Renowned yoga guru Swami Ramdev will hold a week-long workshop in Toronto in October where he will teach his unique brand of pranayama (breathing) exercises, which has won him thousands of followers across the world.

The yoga exponent had recently toured the US and Britain.

"The weeklong workshop will provide an opportunity to Canadians to get a feel for the anatomy of poses and pranayama, where asana and Buddhist mindfulness merge," said Anil Bhasin, spokesperson for the workshop.

Bhasin said the workshop, which will begin on October 12, would provide an opportunity for participants to "invoke their innermost 'centre of excellence' or the link between spiritual and social activism".

Ramdev will also impart training on how to apply the benefits of yoga in personal relationships, he said.

"Yoga concentrates on breathing techniques called Pranayama, postures for body flexibility and alignment, and creating a higher consciousness level by harmonising the body and mind for stress free living," Bhasin added.