Welcome to the complete and traditional system of Asana, Pranayama, and Mudra directly from the teachings of Guruji BNS Iyengar, the world’s senior living Ashtanga Yoga teacher and one of Krishnamacharya’s last living disciples still living today at age 99. This complete, 10 Month, 70 hour online certification course contains the complete curriculum of Guruji BNS Iyengar, accessible from the comfort of home.
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Mudra is truly one of the most ancient and fascinating aspects of Yoga practice. Guruji BNS Iyengar explains: According to the Kashyapa Upanishad, there were originally 300 Mudras. Of these 300, 20 have survived to the present day. These are the 20 we will be learning.
Mudra means seal, or locking the Prana Vayu by effort in our bodies. This seal can only be locked by ourselves, and no other person or being other than ourselves can unlock it once established in the practice of Mudra.YOGA MUDRA IS A DISAPPEARING SYSTEM OF YOGIC KNOWLEDGE. It is very difficult to find teachers who teach this esoteric system of Yogic knowledge. This is a precious opportunity to learn this ancient and powerful system of Yoga directly from 99 year old Ashtanga legend, BNS Iyengar, an original student of Krishnamacharya.
In this module, we will meet on Zoom once a week, every Tuesday for 75 minutes. We will watch Guruji BNS lecture as he gives the complete philosophical & metaphorical explanation of 1-2 mudras per week, guiding us through the instructions on how to practice it, while his longtime student Joey Paz types demonstrates and types in the chat box to help interpret Guruji’s mystical teachings. After the lecture, we will practice and discuss each mudra together under Joey’s guidance, ensuring comprehension and awareness of the proper procedure.
These 20 Mudras that we will learn constitute a traditional lineage of Hatha Yoga Mudra coming down to us through the teachings of Krishnamacharya himself, transmitted by one of his last living direct disciples.
This is the deepest dive into the philosophy and practice of Mudra that you can find outside of traveling to Mysore India in person.
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You will learn the complete and traditional system of Pranayama directly from the teachings of Guruji BNS Iyengar.
We will view a subtitled Pranayama lesson with Guruji BNS giving a complete philosophical explanation of the Pranayama, and guiding us through the instructions on how to practice it. Afterwards, his longtime student Joey Paz will summarize and demonstrate the correct procedure, and we will all practice the pranayama together to ensure understanding is reached.
This structure allows students to fully understand each pranayama lesson and practice it for a full week before moving to the next- gradually increasing capability, lung capacity, and peace of mind over the 16 weeks of the module, as well as preparing the nervous system for the profound experience of Kundalini awakening with the final pranayama, Shakti Chalana.
We will practice the pranayama together afterwards under Joey’s guidance. Joey has been working hard to subtitle each lesson from Guruji’s previous online lectures to make his teaching more easily understandable and accessible for all students. In addition to this, Joey will be available for guidance and one-on-one support throughout the entire course.
In addition, you will also receive a weekly PDF instruction guide with step by step instructions on how to conduct each Pranayama step by step.These 5 Pranayamas, consisting of 17 lessons, constitute a traditional lineage of Pranayama coming down to us through the teachings of Krishnamacharya himself, transmitted by one of his last living direct disciples.
You will not find a deeper dive into the principles of pranayama anywhere else, other than traveling to India and studying directly under Sri BNS Iyengar.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a full and traditional system of pranayama from the comfort of home, anywhere in the world, exactly as it is taught by one of the world’s senior Yogis. -
On the first Tuesday of each month, Joey will lead an Asana class based on the asana practice of Guruji BNS Iyengar. We will begin with Primary Series, and move into exploration of Ashtanga intermediate and advanced series later in the course.
Do not worry if you’ve never practiced Ashtanga before. This lineage of Ashtanga practice is accessible to all.
Joey is able to modify to suit individual needs and meet students wherever they are in their practice… He follows Guruji’s advice when teaching and practicing asana : “Do as much as you can. Enjoy the bliss. No competition in Asana.”
What you will receive in this course:
- 44 live Zoom classes (70 hours total of lecture & instruction) directly from Sri BNS Iyengar and Joey Paz
- Recordings of all 44 lessons you will have access to for 1 year after the course concludes.
- In-depth PDF sheets containing the philosophical explanations and complete step-by-step
instructions for all Mudras and Pranayamas learned
- Lifetime individual consultation with Joey as needed, who has 15 years of experience training directly
under Guruji BNS
- An authorized Certificate of Completion, stating that you have learned this entire system of Asana, Mudra, and Pranayama
directly from the teachings of Guruji BNS Iyengar. This certificate will be recognized by Yoga Alliance, and yoga teachers may log these hours towards Continuing Education (CE) credits.
- A WhatsApp group with the other students for questions, material sharing, ongoing discussion, and practice inspiration.
- A deep and profound understanding of this powerful and traditional Yogic system that you will carry for the rest of your life.
For the first time ever, Guruji’s lectures are subtitled for ease of understanding. We have been working very hard to provide complete subtitles for each lecture. This provides invaluable assistance in understanding the lesson as Guruji teaches it. What’s more, Guruji’s longtime student, Joey Paz, will be summarizing and interpreting Guruji’s teachings in real time during the lectures, as well as during the practice / discussions taking place after Guruji’s lectures.
The course will proceed as follows:
(Classes will take place every Tuesday at 5:30am USA Pacific time/7pm India time from March 3 - December 29, 2026.)
March 3 - Course introduction / Asana Practice
March 10 - Vishama Vritti Pranayama, Lesson 1
March 17 - Vishama Vritti Pranayama, Lesson 2
March 24 - Vishama Vritti Pranayama, Lesson 3
March 31 - Vishama Vritti Pranayama, Lesson 4
April 7 - Asana practice (Primary Series)
April 14 - Sheetali Pranayama
April 21 - Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Lesson 1
April 28- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Lesson 2
May 5 - Asana Practice (Primary Series)
May 12 - Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Lesson 3
May 19 - Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Lesson 4
May 26 - Pranayama Review 1
June 2 - Asana Practice (Primary Series)
June 9 - Bhastrika Pranayama, Lesson 2
June 16 - Bhastrika Pranayama, Lesson 3
June 23 - Bhastrika Pranayama, Lesson 1
June 30 - Shakti Chalana Pranayama Lesson 1
July 7 - Asana Practice (Primary Series)
July 14 - Shakti Chalana Pranayama Lesson 2
July 21 - Shakti Chalana Pranayama Lesson 3
July 28 - Shakti Chalana Pranayama Lesson 4
August 4 - Asana Practice (Primary Series)
August 11 - Pranayama Review 2 / Introduction to Yoga Mudra
August 18 - Jalandhara Bandha Mudra
August 25 - Uddiyana Bandha Mudra
September 1 - Asana Practice (Introduction to Intermediate Series)
September 8 - Mula Bandha Mudra
September 15 - Maha Bandha Mudra
September 22 - Nabho Mudra & Manduka Mudra
September 29 - Bhujangi Mudra
October 6 - Asana Practice (Intermediate Series)
October 13 - Kaakaa Mudra
October 20 - Mathangi Mudra & Thaataka Mudra
October 27 - Viparita Karani Mudra & Thaadana Kriya Mudra
November 3 - Asana Practice (Intermediate Series)
November 10 - Maha Vedha Mudra
November 17 - Ashwini Mudra & Pashini Mudra
November 24 - Shakti Chalana Mudra
December 1 - Asana Practice (Introduction to Advanced Series)
December 8 - Shanmukhi Mudra
December 15 - Shambhavi Mudra
December 22 - Maha Mudra
December 29 - Khechari Mudra / Course conclusion
All in all, this course constitutes the complete Asana, Mudra, and Pranayama curriculum of Sri BNS Iyengar, who is the last surviving student of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, AKA “the father of modern yoga” who is still living and teaching Ashtanga Yoga today. As such, BNS and his teachings represent an important thread in an ancient stream of Yoga Parampara, or the transmission of traditional Yogic teachings from teacher to student since time immemorial.
This is a complete education in Ashtanga / Hatha Yoga, exactly as it is passed down from one of the world’s true elders and mystics of Yoga. This course contains a lifetime of priceless knowledge for all seekers of traditional Yogic knowledge.
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$108
($54 scholarship rate / Citizens of India)
*Course is included free for guests of any of Joey’s 2026 retreats
PROCEEDS FROM THIS COURSE WILL GO TO GURUJI BNS IYENGAR IN MYSORE.
We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please contact Joey on WhatsApp at +1 4058239919 to request a scholarship discount price. -
CLICK HERE to read Joey’s bio
Guruji BNS IyengarGuruji BNS Iyengar is literally the end of an era. As a direct student of Krishnamacharya, he comes from the golden age of yoga-an era of human history that no longer exists-and will be turning 100 years old in 2026.
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Student testimonials from Joey’s previous Pranayama practice groups:
”Learn from Joey in the BNS Iyengar lineage and invigorate, reignite, or begin your practice. I’ve had asthma since I was 2, and the last 3 weeks of learning these subtle and advanced breathing techniques has already made a noticeable difference in my lung capacity and capability. I know that what I’m learning in this course will be with me for the rest of my life.”
-Sarah, Brooklyn, NY“Joey Paz has been offering initial training in the technique and practice of breath control (pranayama) as taught by Sri BNS Iyengar of Mysore, India. The lineage of these teachings spans thousands of years and is now accessible from your home with the guidance of an experienced yogi.
I highly recommend his class if you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice, or simply balance your nervous system’s response to stress. These practices are accessible to anyone. What I love about Joey’s instruction is how he clearly and simply he teaches these techniques. He infuses each of his teachings with spiritual allegory and offers precise diagrams for reference. Having a group to practice with weekly also keeps me consistent in my practice, so that I can advance with my friends on the path.”
-Amina, Chicago, IL
Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official certification stating that you have learned this traditional Asana, Pranayama, & Mudra system directly from the teachings of Guruji BNS Iyengar. Yoga teachers will have the option to log 100 hours of Continuing Education credits through Yoga Alliance.
