Pranayama/ Breath-focussed class: Alternating Actions during Inhalation and Exhalation
Experience of Breath in the Head and Face Areas
This is an audio/ video hybrid session. The first part is an active asana segment to stabilise the body, and the mind. In the second half of the session, we practice breath awareness with the head and the face region in focus. Level: Intermediate Duration: 60 min. Props needed: a sturdy chair, a strap, a […]
Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle) Incl. FREE Session on Breath Experience in the Abdomen
The role of the abdominal area in asana and pranayama practice is much more varied, complex, and interesting, than it is in the more conventional physical exercises. This area is rich with musculature, organs, nerve plexi, and the more esoteric control centres. It is recognised not just a ‘structural’ component whose musculature needs to be […]
Supine Exploration of Internal Spaces: An Audio Pranayama Class (FREE Resource)
An Audio-only pranyama class. the set-up and basic instructions of these positions are available in the following playlist: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6981039 FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and without logging in. Click on the video to play it.
Abdomen Use in Asana – Experience of the Breath (FREE Recording)
Experiencing the breath in the abdomen Duration: 45min; Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle This FREE recording is part of the following Short Courses: Short Course #1 for Abdomen: More than ‘Core’ (Level – Intermediate) and, Short Course #1 for Abdomen More than ‘Core’ (Level – Gentle) FREE Resources are available to everyone without payment and […]
Chest and Abdominal Separation, pt. 1 of 2: Lecture & Demonstration (FREE Resource)
A brief introductory lecture and demonstration of how we can attempt to have a subjective experience of the breath in our bodies. This session also introduces the vocabulary that we often use in our classes to indicate the movement of the breath in the different regions of the body. This is the short first part […]
Chest and Abdominal Separation in Breathing, pt. 2 of 2: Demonstration & Experience (FREE Resource)
This is the second part on the introductory lecture/ exercise/ experience on experiencing the breath in the body. The session introduces one of the most common positions in which pranayama preparation is introduced in our tradition: a supine position with a support for the chest. This session is best done in combination with the first […]
Taking a stable ‘Seat’ for the Experience of Breath (audio) (FREE Resource)
‘breath explorations’ are preparatory actions for pranayama. while such explorations can be done in all asana positions, some are more conducive – allowing for longer stays with stillness and stability, with no mental strain. we usually do them in supported supine positions. the set-up and basic instructions of many such positions are available in the […]
Breathing Within a Container (audio)
‘breath explorations’ are preparatory actions for pranayama. while such explorations can be done in all asana positions, some are more conducive – allowing for longer stays with stillness and stability, with no mental strain. we usually do them in supported supine positions. the set-up and basic instructions of many such positions are available in the […]
