Kapalabhati, Trataka and Agnisara
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Fundamental Cleansing Techniques in Professional Yoga Instructor Training
In classical Hatha Yoga, purification of the body and mind is not a secondary practice, but an essential foundation of the yogic path.
Without shatkarmas and kriyas, it is impossible to properly prepare the nervous system, breath, and consciousness for deeper practices such as pranayama, dharana, and meditation.
For this reason, professional yoga instructor training programs place special emphasis on these techniques.
A yoga instructor must not only be able to perform them, but also deeply understand their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and correct teaching methodology.
Kapalabhati
Cleansing and Revitalization of the Frontal Lobes of Both Brain Hemispheres
Kapalabhati translates as “the shining skull” or “the radiant intellect.”
Formally, this technique belongs to pranayama, yet in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika it is classified as a shatkarma due to its powerful cleansing effect on the brain and nervous system.
Kapalabhati:
•actively cleanses the frontal lobes of the brain,
•stimulates and “awakens” the mind,
•massages the abdominal organs,
•improves respiratory function and blood circulation.
For a yoga instructor, Kapalabhati is not merely a breathing exercise, but a tool for regulating states of consciousness.
Technique
Sit in a stable seated posture with an upright spine:
Sukhasana, Padmasana, Siddhasana (Siddha Yoni Asana), or Vajrasana.
•Only the exhalation is active
•Inhalation is passive and silent
•Exhalation is performed by a sharp contraction of the abdominal muscles
•The chest remains almost motionless
•The spine stays straight, eyes closed
After 10 minutes of practice:
•perform Maha Bandha on exhalation (lungs empty)
•locks are applied from bottom to top and released from top to bottom
•hold the breath as long as comfortably possible
Then perform a second 10-minute round of Kapalabhati and apply Maha Bandha on inhalation, retaining the breath and distributing energy throughout the internal organs.
Minimum — 100 exhalations per round; optimal practice is measured by time.
During the practice, awareness is focused on the Ajna Chakra, observing mental clarity and purification of the frontal brain area.
Contraindications
•less than 4 hours after eating
•before bedtime
•chronic constipation
•peptic ulcer disease
•up to 3 months after childbirth
•abdominal surgery (within 1 year)
Regular practice is the key to results.
Trataka Kriya
A Practice of Concentration and Mental Stability for Yoga Instructors
The primary aim of all meditative practices is mental concentration.
Trataka serves as a bridge between physically oriented yoga practices and deeper mental disciplines leading to higher awareness.
The word “Trataka” means “steady, unmoving gaze.”
This practice develops:
•deep concentration abilities
•mental stability
•inner silence
•cleansing of the tear ducts and visual apparatus
For a future yoga instructor, Trataka forms the foundation of presence and mindful guidance of practice.
Types of Trataka
•External Trataka — concentration on an external object
•Internal Trataka — holding the inner image, usually in the Ajna Chakra
Technique
Sitting in Siddhasana or Padmasana:
1.Gaze steadily at an object without blinking
2.Close the eyes and observe the afterimage
3.Keep the eyes fully relaxed
4.The object should be at eye level, at arm’s length
Recommended objects:
•candle flame
•black dot
•rising sun
•moon, stars
•mandala, crystal, deity image
During internal Trataka, the image may shift up or down; the practitioner’s task is to stabilize it.
Minimum recommended practice — 15 minutes daily.
Contraindications
•glaucoma
•acute inflammatory eye conditions (for external Trataka)
Internal Trataka has no contraindications.
Agnisara Kriya
Cleansing of the Digestive System and Activation of the Digestive Fire
Agnisara is one of the key kriyas for working with digestion and internal energy.
Effects of the practice:
•strengthens digestive fire
•removes toxins from the body
•stimulates abdominal organs
•reduces excess abdominal fat
•improves liver, spleen, and kidney function
•supports healthy reproductive system function
Technique
•Maximum inhalation
•Complete exhalation
•Breath retention
•Rapid abdominal movements 21–54 times
Practiced in the morning on an empty stomach.
Perform 3 to 6 rounds.
Contraindications
•pregnancy and 2 months postpartum
•hypertension
•heart disorders
•peptic ulcer disease
•abdominal surgery (within 1 year)
•infectious diseases with fever
•malignant tumors
•menstruation
Why These Techniques Are Essential for Future Yoga Instructors
A yoga instructor is not merely a demonstrator of asanas.
A true instructor understands the processes of the body, breath, and consciousness.
That is why, in professional yoga instructor training programs, shatkarmas and kriyas:
•are studied systematically
•are explained from both physiological and energetic perspectives
•are practiced under the supervision of qualified teachers
👉 Conscious purification is the foundation of professional growth in yoga.
Body purification is not an auxiliary element, but a necessary stage of the yogic path.
Through satkriyas, the body becomes a conductor rather than an obstacle, the mind becomes stable, and practice becomes deep and safe.
For this reason, the study of shatkarmas is a mandatory part of yoga instructor training courses, forming a solid foundation for long-term professional development.
What the Training Includes
•theory of human energetic anatomy
•connection between chakras, body, breath, and psyche
•practical work through asanas and pranayama
•methodology of teaching with consideration of energetic centers
•development of personal experience as an instructor
This approach enables graduates to:
•confidently lead group and private classes
•deeply understand students’ internal processes
•teach yoga as a holistic system
Who the Training Is For
•yoga practitioners wishing to become teachers
•instructors seeking advanced qualification
•anyone who wants to deeply understand yoga and human energetics
Training Format
•online and offline
•step-by-step structured program
•official certification
Enroll in Yoga Instructor Training
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Yoga. Gold Standard Course
A systematic professional training program for yoga instructors based on classical standards.
From the very first classes, you will experience qualitative changes in your practice and receive a solid foundation of knowledge for many years of personal development and teaching.
The Ukrainian Yoga Alliance is the largest non-profit organization that establishes and maintains yoga teaching standards in Ukraine.
The main areas of activity of the Alliance include:
•uniting the professional yoga community,
•developing and approving qualification requirements,
•official certification of yoga instructors,
•maintaining the Unified Register of Certified Yoga Teachers.
Training Format and Examination
Within online yoga instructor training courses, students of the Yoga Alliance School undergo mandatory practical and theoretical assessment.
Passing Surya Namaskar is part of the examination process.
A video of the exam, conducted within online courses, is available via the link — click to watch.
You can watch a full video overview of the online course by the Head of the Yoga Alliance, Vladimir Bondarenko, on our YouTube channel by following the link.
Training Locations and Tuition Fees
Yoga Alliance School branches have resumed operations in the following cities:
•Kyiv
•Warsaw (Poland)
•Kharkiv
•Dnipro
•Odesa
•Lviv
•Constanța (Romania)
These branches offer continuously running offline yoga instructor training courses led by senior instructors of the Alliance.
Tuition fees:
•online course — 15,500 UAH
•offline course — 17,500 UAH
Since August 2022, instructors who successfully pass examinations with distinction receive the right to train future yoga instructors on behalf of the Yoga Alliance and conduct teacher training courses jointly with the Organization.
Such instructors receive the status of Senior Instructor of the Yoga Alliance and earn 50% of the course fee for each student.
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Training Results
After completing the one-month course and successfully passing the exams, you will:
•receive two international Yoga Alliance certificates registered with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine;
•obtain the right to teach yoga in more than 100 countries worldwide;
•master a well-structured class format including kriyas, pranayama, and meditation;
•receive lifetime access to video lessons, an application for learning posture names, and 12 balanced printed lesson plans for the first year of teaching;
•receive the “Gold Standard” methodological guide — a detailed manual on asanas, chakras, mudras, bandhas, and key techniques of classical yoga.
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Contacts and Registration
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