Pancha kosha to vagus nerve map
Bridge yogic subtle anatomy and clinical nervous system language in one teachable framework.
The Nervous System Breathwork Method
Teach and apply pranayama with neuroscience clarity
Demystifying Pranayam connects ancient breath practices with modern neuroscience in one structured course. Over ~3 hours across 11 modules, you will learn how prana, the autonomic nervous system, breath chemistry, and pranayama techniques fit together - with chapterized video, slides, quizzes, and a guided integrated practice session.
Rukmini Roy, MSc
Neuroscience-trained yoga and breathwork educator
11 modules
45 chapters
~3 hr structured video
Lifetime access
Outcomes
What you will learn
Six capabilities you can apply in teaching, clinic work, or advanced self-practice - not generic wellness tips.
Nasal breathing physiology
Bohr effect, nitric oxide, HRV, and neural sync - answers for "why nasal?" that hold up under questions.
Slow vs fast pranayama selection
Decision framework for balancing vs activating practices - personalization, not one-size-fits-all cues.
Evidence-linked teaching language
Replace vague breath cues with physiology and structure you can stand behind in any room.
Integrated 45-min guided practice
Capstone harmonization session that moves from theory to embodied sequencing.
Slide-synced chapter navigation
Click a slide, jump to the exact teaching moment - structured revision, not one long scrub bar.
Transformation
From vague breath cues to evidence-linked teaching language
This course is for practitioners who already teach breathwork but want physiology, structure, and technique selection they can stand behind in a room, in a clinic, or with advanced students.
Before
Yoga jargon without physiology - hard to answer "why this breath?" with precision.
After
An 11-module map from pancha kosha to vagus nerve, with slides and chapter-level navigation.
Before
Workshop content fades after the weekend; students cannot retain technique sequencing.
After
45 micro-chapters, learning-mode quizzes, and a ~45-minute integrated guided practice.
Before
Clients ask about nasal breathing, CO2, or vagal tone - and answers feel improvised.
After
Dedicated modules on nasal vs mouth breathing, Bohr effect, nitric oxide, and HRV.
Before
Three hours of video feels overwhelming without a path through the material.
After
Click a slide, jump to the exact moment in video, and review with study notes and tutor support.
Built for you if
- You are a yoga teacher, health practitioner, or student of biology or psychology teaching breathwork seriously.
- You want pranayama explained through yogic tradition and clinical neuroscience - not generic wellness tips.
- You serve clients in India, the UK, or both and need premium async education you can revisit.
- You need a slow vs fast pranayama framework for personalization, not one-size-fits-all cues.
Not the right fit if
- —You want a 20-minute breathing app or quick relaxation track without depth.
- —You expect a live cohort with weekly calls - this is self-paced with structured modules.
- —You are looking for generic studio yoga flows rather than pranayama science and technique selection.
Inside the course
Real slides from the course - not stock wellness art
These are extracted from Rukmini's teaching deck and synced to chapterized video inside the course. Tap through a sample of the frameworks, diagrams, and technique maps you will work with.
Tap a slide to view full screen.
Curriculum
Full course structure - 11 modules, 45 chapters
From pancha kosha and subtle anatomy through autonomic regulation, breath chemistry, nasal mechanics, slow and fast pranayama, and a final integrated practice session.
- 1.1. Course Overview: Bridging Ancient Yogic Wisdom with Modern Neuroscience
- 1.2. The Fundamental Importance and Multifaceted Impact of Breathing
- 1.3. Swami Rama's Demonstrations: Pioneering the Scientific Study of Yogic Self-Regulation
- 1.4. Instructor's Background and Integrated Approach to Breathwork Education
- 1.5. Detailed Course Content, Structure, and Target Audience
- 2.1. Understanding the Pancha Kosha: The Five Layers of the Self in Yoga
- 2.2. The Subtle Body: Exploring Prana, Nadis, and the Chakra System
- 2.3. The Nasal Cycle: Breath as a Diagnostic for Pranic Flow and Regulation
- 3.1. Structural Mirroring: Comparing the Pranamaya Kosha and the Nervous System
- 3.2. The Nervous System's Role: Communication, Control, and Homeostasis
- 3.3. Diving Deeper: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Explained
- 3.4. The Evolved Brain: Understanding the Reptilian, Limbic, and Neocortex Layers
- 3.5. How Breathwork Influences Brain Layers and Nervous System Resilience
- 4.1. Peripheral Nervous System: Messenger Network and Subdivisions
- 4.2. Autonomic Regulation: The Interplay of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic States
- 4.3. Sympathetic Nervous System: Understanding Fight or Flight
- 4.4. Chronic Stress: Modern Life's Impact on Nervous System Balance
- 4.5. The Master Circuit: Understanding the Vagus Nerve and Vagal Tone
- 5.1. Structural Parallels: Pranamaya Kosha vs. The Nervous System
- 5.2. The Energetic Body: Ida, Pingala, Shushumna Nadis, and Kundalini Energy
- 5.3. Integrating Yogic and Neuroscience Frameworks for Mind-Body Connection
- 6.1. Chemistry of Breath: The Crucial Balance of Oxygen and CO2
- 6.2. The Bohr Effect: How Carbon Dioxide Unlocks Oxygen for Cells
- 6.3. Nitric Oxide: The Benefits of Nasal Breathing and Humming
- 7.1. The Brain's Pacemaker: How Your Nervous System Controls Breathing
- 7.2. Posture's Impact on Diaphragmatic Breathing and Oxygen Exchange
- 7.3. Diaphragm Mechanics: Achieving Efficient 360-Degree Breathing
- 7.4. Maximizing Diaphragm Function: The Benefits of Slow, Efficient Breathing
- 7.5. The Brain on Breath: How Nasal Breathing Synchronizes Neural Circuits
- 7.6. The Detrimental Effects of Mouth Breathing: Health, Neurological, and Developmental Impacts
- 7.7. Practical Strategies to Transition to and Maintain Nasal Breathing
- 8.1. The Critical Role of Oxygen for Brain Function and the Breath-Nervous System Connection
- 8.2. Breath and Heart Sync: Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia and Vagal Tone
- 8.3. The Nervous System's Control Over Breathing and the Power of Conscious Breathwork
- 9.1. Origins of Pranayama: The Bridge Between Internal and External Yoga
- 9.2. The Science of Slow Nasal Breathing: Optimizing Gas Exchange, HRV, and Nervous System Calm
- 9.3. Slow Pranayama: Balancing Energies with Nadi Shodhana and Uni-Nostril Breathing
- 9.4. Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing): Activating Shushumna Nadi for Balance and Cognition
- 9.5. Ujjayi and Brahmari: Using Throat Constriction and Sound to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve
- 10.1. Hyperventilation Risks: Carbon Dioxide Deficiency, Bohr Effect, and Overstimulation
- 10.2. Kapalbhati and Vastrika: Mechanics, Benefits, and Sympathetic Activation
- 10.3. Kevala Kumbhaka and Breath Holds: Rebalancing CO2 and Achieving Stillness
- 11.1. Key Takeaways: Slow vs. Fast Pranayama & Personalization
- 11.2. Course Conclusion & Personalized Breath Coaching
- 11.3. Integrated Practice: A Guided Session for Harmonization and Stillness
Includes a ~45-minute integrated guided practice session.
Your instructor
Rukmini Roy, MSc
Bridge ancient yogic wisdom with modern neuroscience.
Rukmini combines an MSc in Neuroscience with over 1,500 hours of formal yoga training to make yogic wisdom accessible, practical, and evidence-based for modern teachers and practitioners.
Her teaching integrates classical pranayama frameworks with clinical language on the autonomic nervous system, breath chemistry, and technique selection - built for yoga teachers, health practitioners, and students who want the science behind breathwork, not just the cues.
The course opens with the scientific study of yogic self-regulation - including Swami Rama's pioneering demonstrations - and moves into integrated practice you can apply with your own clients in India, the UK, and beyond.
MSc Neuroscience
1,500+ hrs formal training
India + UK clients
Enrollment
What you get when you enroll
Structured async education with the full teaching stack - not a bare video upload. Every enrollment includes the course platform plus two downloadable enrollment bonuses (slide PDF pack and First 7 Days breath log).
Course stack
✓Full Demystifying Pranayam course~3.15 hr · 45 chapters · 11 modules$297
✓Slide deck synced to videoClick a slide to jump to the exact moment$97
✓Study notes per chapter$79
✓Quiz bank with learning modeScenario-style · hard difficulty$149
✓Session-scoped AI tutorGrounded in Rukmini's teaching$197
✓Integrated guided practice~45-minute harmonization session$97
✓Lifetime accessFuture minor updates to this edition$47
Course stack subtotal$963
Enrollment bonuses
Slide PDF packAll course slides in module order · offline revision$47
First 7 Days breath logPrintable daily tracker for nasal breathing, HRV awareness, and practice notes$27
Enrollment bonuses subtotal$74
Total stated value$1,037 USD
Course stack ($963 USD) + enrollment bonuses ($74 USD). Evergreen pricing - no launch window required.
Your price todayfrom $79
When Rukmini opens her flagship Neuroscience of Yoga course, enrollees can join the interest list for first notice - there is no upsell bundled into this purchase.
Platform
How you will learn inside the course
Slides synced to video
Click a slide to jump to the exact teaching moment in the chapter.
45 micro-chapters
Structured video you can navigate by topic instead of scrubbing one long recording.
Scenario quizzes
Hard-difficulty, learning-mode quizzes to test application - not trivia.
Session-scoped AI tutor
Ask questions grounded in Rukmini's teaching while you work through each module.
Module 1 Clarity Guarantee (14 days)
Complete Module 1 (Course Introduction). If you do not feel you can explain the breath-nervous-system link more clearly than before, email Rukmini within 14 days for a full refund.
One condition: you must have opened at least three chapters and attempted one quiz question. This filters tire-kickers, not serious learners.
Pricing
Enroll with geo-pricing at checkout
One-time purchase. Lifetime access. Your price is set automatically at checkout based on your region - India and similar markets receive the lower tier; UK, US, Singapore, and other full-price markets receive the international rate.
India / 50% PPP tier
Stated value $1,037 USD (course + bonuses)
$79 USD
Approx. ₹7,379 · one-time · lifetime access
Enroll - India tierInternational
Stated value $1,037 USD (course + bonuses)
$129 USD
Approx. ₹12,049 · one-time · lifetime access
Enroll - InternationalCheckout link will be added when the course goes live on Spark. Both buttons above will route to the same geo-priced checkout.
FAQ
Questions
Helpful but not required. The course is designed for teachers and practitioners who want the science and structure behind practices they may already cue - not for complete beginners looking for a five-minute relaxation track.
Self-paced with lifetime access. You move through 45 chapters on your schedule, with quizzes, notes, and a guided integrated practice session at the end.
This is a structured curriculum with slides, chapter navigation, study notes, scenario quizzes, and an AI tutor grounded in Rukmini's teaching - built for retention and application, not passive viewing.
Because it is one of the most common client questions - and one of the hardest to answer well without physiology. The course covers nitric oxide, gas exchange, neural synchronization, and practical transition strategies.
The Module 1 Clarity Guarantee: complete Module 1, open at least three chapters, attempt one quiz question, and if you do not feel clearer on the breath-nervous-system link, request a full refund within 14 days.
Checkout applies geo-pricing automatically. India and similar markets see $79 USD; UK, US, Singapore, and other full-price markets see $129 USD. You do not need to choose the wrong tier manually.
No. It is there when you want clarification while studying. The core course - video, slides, notes, quizzes, and guided practice - stands on its own.
The only pranayama course that bridges pancha kosha and the vagus nerve in 11 structured modules
Premium async education for teachers and practitioners who want evidence-linked language, technique maps, and a path from theory to integrated practice. Includes the slide PDF pack and First 7 Days breath log with every enrollment.
Enroll - from $79 USD