Awaken Your Inner Fire
A progressive journey into the practice of Yoga Toumo as we practise it at the Institut Maurice Daubard.
The complete Yoga Toumo teaching as we practise it at the Institut Maurice Daubard, with direct access to the teacher, a private community, and a structured path of practice and transformation.
Begin Your JourneyToumo OnLine · The Complete Program
- Format
- Podcast and video lessons and written materials
- Two levels
- Level 1: Foundations + Level 2: Deeper Practice
- Includes
- Private community · WhatsApp support · Direct access to Patrick Daubard
- Investment
- from €680 · one-time payment or 2 instalments
- Access
- Unlimited, no time limit
This Is More Than Just a Course
Toumo OnLine was not designed as a collection of videos or techniques to copy.
It is a carefully structured learning journey, created to guide you step by step toward a deeper understanding of Toumo and the development of a personal, independent, and lasting practice. Each stage builds on the previous one, giving meaning and coherence to your progress.
By joining the program, you also become part of a community of practitioners and benefit from a direct relationship with your teacher, who accompanies you throughout your journey.
This program brings together many years of study, practice and teaching, offering a broad and in-depth exploration of Yoga Toumo as we practise it at the Institut Maurice Daubard. It is not simply a collection of techniques, but a structured body of teaching covering the different dimensions of the practice, allowing participants to progress gradually towards a deeper understanding and a more independent practice.
Toumo OnLine was originally created during the Covid pandemic, when in-person retreats were no longer possible. Its purpose was to make the teaching accessible to those who wished to discover and begin practising Toumo at a time when meeting in person was impossible. What began as a way of continuing the transmission during this exceptional period has since developed into a substantial and independent learning experience.
More than learning, it is a way of life we invite you to discover.
“When we practise these kinds of techniques in meditation, facing the mountains, in the cold, undressed, as the first rays of sunlight rise above the peaks and glide across our skin, mingling with the caress of the high mountain breeze, a feeling of being at the heart of what truly matters takes hold of us, erasing our deepest fears, releasing a profound and subtle joy that flows through our entire being and opens the clear and gentle path that leads to the divine…”
Is This Program for You?
This program is for those who want to go further than the cold.
This program is for you if:
- You are drawn to the philosophical, meditative, and spiritual dimensions of Toumo;
- You are looking for guidance rather than simply collecting information;
- You are ready to commit to a regular, progressive, and lasting practice;
- You would like to prepare for an Institut Maurice Daubard retreat or continue your journey after attending one (although previous retreat experience is not required).
Your Path to Transformation
Two Levels. One Continuing Journey.
Foundations
Build a Foundation for a Deeper Practice.
As you progress through the program, you will learn to:
- Develop a more conscious and refined way of breathing;
- Gradually approach cold practice with confidence and calm;
- Experience deep relaxation and a greater quality of presence;
- Integrate Toumo into your daily life through a regular and meaningful practice.
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Chapter 1 – Introduction to Tummo
- Origins of Tummo
- Proposed Definition of Tummo
- Tibetan Inspiration – Part 1
- Tibetan Inspiration – Part 2
- Why Practice Tummo?
- Where to Practice Tummo – Part 1
- Where to Practice Tummo – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Different Forms of Practice
- Morning Tummo Meditation
- Demo Sitting Meditation
- The Meditation Walk – Part 1
- The Meditation Walk – Part 2
- The Tummo Bath – Part 1
- The Tummo Bath – Part 2
- Managing Cold Seizure
- The Torrent and Divinity of Living Water
Chapter 3 – The Essential Preliminary Practices According to the Tibetans
- Introduction to Chapter 3
- Marcus Aurelius – Meditations
- Hope by Maurice Daubard
- Detachment
- Meditation – Gratitude and Solidarity
- Karma Yoga – Action in Selfless Generosity
- The Grafting of the Plum Tree
- Guided Meditations for Inspiration
Chapter 4 – The Five Fundamentals
- Introduction to Chapter 4
- The First 4 Fundamentals
- The 5th Element
- The Jokang by Maurice Daubard
- Journey Between Two Inspirations (Guillaume Néry)
- Shavâsana – Guided Relaxation
- Demo of Integral Relaxation by Maurice Daubard
- Feline Relaxation by Patrick Daubard
- Exercises to Correct Your Posture
- Siddhasana by Maurice Daubard
- Accessing a State of Inner Tranquillity
Chapter 5 – Study Toumo Yoga Techniques
- Introduction to Chapter 5
- Corrected Natural Breathing – Part 1
- Corrected Natural Breathing – Part 2
- Breathing in Iced Water
- Study of the Respiratory System – The 3 Types of Breathing – Part 1
- Study of the Respiratory System – The 3 Types of Breathing – Part 2
- Complete Yogic Breathing
- Jala Neti
- General Information on the Prânâyâmas
- Finger Placement for Alternate Breathing
- Nâdi Sodhana
- A Tibetan Prânâyâma of Alternated Breathing
- Kumbhaka
- Anuloma Viloma
- Visualisations – Part 1
- Visualisations – Part 2
- 3 and 4 Beat Breathings
- Visualisation of the 3 Main Nâdis
- Second Prânâyâma of Tibetan Inspiration
- The Dog Breathing and Kapalabhati
- Dog’s Breathing and Kapâlabhâti
- Dog’s Breathing and Kapâlabhâti – Demonstration
- Kapâlabhâti with Arm Movements
- Kapâlabhâti Demonstration with Energetic Rubbing
- Introduction to Bhastrika
- Tratak
- Chandrasana and Prâna Shanti Mudra
- Conclusion
Deeper Practice
Explore the Energetic, Contemplative and Spiritual Dimensions of Toumo.
You will explore in greater depth:
- The practice and purpose of the Bandhas;
- The different forms of Kumbhaka (breath retention);
- Progressive visualisation practices and how to integrate them;
- The energetic and spiritual dimensions of Toumo.
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Introduction
- Introduction to Toumo OnLine Level 2
Chapter 1 – Physiology of Cold
- Some Elements of Cold Physiology – Part 1
- Some Elements of Cold Physiology – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Preliminary Practices (Part 2)
- Introduction to Chapter 2
- Preliminary Practices
- Preliminary Practices – Prayer
- Some Prayers
- Maurice Daubard, The Morning Prayer, Vétan 2018
- Chanting Mantras – Om Mani Padme Hung
- Humility and Devotion
- Meditative Satsang – Being Part of…
Chapter 3 – Bandha & Kumbhaka
- Bandha and Kumbhaka – The Bandhas
- Uddiyana Bandha and Agnisara Dhauti
- Jalandhara – Mula Bandha
- Kumbhaka
Chapter 4 – Visualisations (Part 2)
- Visualisations
- Review: Preparation for the Visualisations – Part 1 (from Level 1)
- Review: Preparation for the Visualisations – Part 2 (from Level 1)
- Presentation of Chenrezi and Om Mani Padme Hung – Part 1
- Presentation of Chenrezi and Om Mani Padme Hung – Part 2
- Vacuity
- Humility and Vacuity
- Visualisation – Nâdis and Chakras
Chapter 5 – The Practice of Inner Heat (Tibetan Inspired)
- The Practice of Inner Warmth (Tibetan Inspiration)
- The Practice of Inner Warmth (Tibetan Inspiration) – Demonstration
Chapter 6 – Continuation of Breathing Techniques
- Review: Dog Breathing and Kapalabhati (from Level 1) – Text
- Review: Dog’s Breathing and Kapâlabhâti (from Level 1) – Podcast
- Review: Dog’s Breathing and Kapâlabhâti (from Level 1) – Video
- Kapâlabhâti in Alternate Breathing
- Bhastrika
- Review: Kapâlabhâti with Arm Movements (from Level 1)
- Review: Kapâlabhâti Demonstration with Energy Friction (from Level 1)
- Review: Introduction to Bhastrika (from Level 1)
- Bhastrika with Energy Friction
- Conclusion Toumo OnLine
More Than a Course. A Complete Experience.
When you enrol in Toumo OnLine, you receive:
- A rich collection of multimedia lessons across both levels
- Level 1: Foundations
- Level 2: Deeper Practice
- Private Facebook community, members only
- WhatsApp group access
- Direct WhatsApp access to Patrick Daubard
- eBook (coming soon)
- Unlimited access, no time limit
Patrick Daubard
Creator of Toumo OnLine. Student and guardian of the Western Tummo tradition.
Patrick Daubard is dedicated to sharing the practice of Western Toumo Yoga with clarity, authenticity and respect for its origins. Having learned directly from Maurice Daubard, the founder and master of the practice, he continues this unique teaching tradition through the Institut Maurice Daubard (IMD), which he cofounded and now leads.
For Patrick Daubard, Toumo is a lifelong practice that has shaped the way he lives, learns and connects with others. His passion for education is rooted in a deep belief that this practice has the power to help people cultivate their adaptive capacities, vitality and a greater sense of inner balance.
Drawing on a broad background spanning the humanities, health, sport and the arts, Patrick Daubard brings depth, curiosity and a human centred approach to his teaching. Whether guiding complete beginners or experienced practitioners, he is committed to making Toumo accessible while preserving the integrity of the tradition passed on to him by Maurice Daubard.
For Patrick Daubard, teaching is an act of transmission, sharing a living practice with the same care, respect and authenticity with which it was entrusted to him.
What Students Say
“I greatly appreciated the state of mind in which Patrick Daubard transmitted the practices to us: Tummo is an art of living and it's not just about bathing in icy water as some people tend to think. The videos were clear and precise. Very good to be able to listen, assimilate, listen again because what you think you've understood isn't always so. Everyone at their own pace, without competing with themselves or others. And even though I knew a certain number of practices, it was very interesting to rediscover them with a new perspective! We are all eternal beginners! THANK YOU so much for all this! Your benevolence was always in the background! Until we can all meet, let's continue our practices. It takes time to move forward on this path.”
“I've just finished the Toumo OnLine Level 1 training course and I can't thank Patrick Daubard enough for his teaching and guidance in this practice of Toumo. Thanks to this training course, I've been able to recalibrate my approach to cold, let go of the stopwatches and put spirituality, philosophy and contemplation back at the heart of my practice!”
“Thank you very much for your teaching. It is clear, precise and joyful. You pick up the concepts immediately. I think this is a very great strength of your teaching. It flows and penetrates within. Already applying the 5 fundamentals, I observed a difference in my Toumo practice this past Sunday. The theme of relaxation changed my perceptions. I've been trying to relax for years. But for the first time, I went into water at 8°C, with the same ambient air, and felt a gentle shock. A thermal shiver with a smile. Thank you for all your work online and for teaching us Toumo from a distance. And of course it will make the face-to-face even more intense!”
“Thank you for the Toumo OnLine teaching that you offer; so rich and profound, and beautiful; and accessible because it's very didactic and detailed; just reading a paragraph or two is enough to bring me back to Pirolin or Vétan. I was particularly moved by the chapters on prayer and visualisation in Toumo OnLine Level 2. I would encourage anyone who has already worked on it to continue, and anyone who is in doubt, to stop doubting, because what is proposed can transform our daily lives if we want it to.”
“Toumo OnLine has changed my approach to the cold, and I'm looking for relaxation rather than performance. I hope to come on a retreat this winter. Thank you for these courses.”
Your Investment
One program. Unlimited access. Direct support throughout.
Toumo OnLine · The Complete Program
(Level 1: Foundations + Level 2: Deeper Practice)
With the 2-instalment plan, your first payment unlocks Level 1, and your second payment, due 60 days later, unlocks Level 2. The one-time payment gives immediate access to both levels.
Have a question? Contact us directly.
Your Questions Answered
Do I need prior experience with Tummo?
No prior experience is required. The program is designed to guide you from the very beginning, building your practice step by step. That said, it is equally valuable for those who already practise and are looking for deeper guidance and structure.
How long do I have access to the course?
Your access is unlimited in both time and frequency. Once enrolled, you can return to the material as often as you wish, at your own pace.
How does direct access to Patrick Daubard work?
As a member of Toumo OnLine, you have multiple ways to connect directly with Patrick Daubard: through the comments section on the course pages, by email, via the private community WhatsApp group, and through a dedicated private WhatsApp channel. This direct line of communication is one of the defining features of the program.
What are my payment options?
You can choose to pay in full or in two instalments:
One-time payment: €680, by card or PayPal.
2 instalments: €350 x 2 (total €700), by card or PayPal.
With the one-time payment, you get immediate access to both Level 1 and Level 2. With the 2-instalment plan, your first payment unlocks Level 1, and your second payment, due 60 days later, unlocks Level 2.
Is this connected to the in-person retreats?
Toumo OnLine is a standalone program and can be followed independently. Many students use it to prepare for an Institut Maurice Daubard retreat, or to deepen and extend their practice after attending one. The two experiences complement each other naturally.
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