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Learn and practice the art of pranayama

  • Breath & Bandhas for Pelvic Floor Health

    Breath & Bandhas for Pelvic Floor Health
    Guided Practice
    Under 10 Min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    Introducing the bandhas to our breathing practice creates a new dimension and supports pelvic floor health. Become familiar and skillful with pelvic floor engagement using the bandhas in this breathing practice Props: none

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  • Bedtime Breathing

    Bedtime Breathing
    Guided Practice
    10 min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    Breathe away the day with a gentle 1:2 ratio breath. This breathing practice along with optional props brings us back from the day and into our body and mind to prepare for restful sleep. Props: Eye pillow, and folded blanket

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  • Forgiveness Visama Vrrti

    Forgiveness Visama Vrrti
    Guided Practice
    10 min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    A breathing exercise to practice forgiveness. Using Visama Vrtti (uneven ratio breath) we harness the action of breathing to soothe the nervous system, and move the mindscape towards a space of release and forgiveness. We breathe in for a count of 5, and exhale for a count of 10.  Props: none

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  • Gentle Morning Pranayama

    Gentle Morning Pranayama
    Guided Practice
    10 min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    Greet the day with soft and easy breathing to nurture and prepare the nervous system. Bringing awareness to the breath first thing establishes a calm and grounded tone to the rest of your day. Props: none

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  • Reclaim Your Composure

    Reclaim Your Composure
    Guided Practice
    Under 10 Min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    Think of this as your Big Red Help Button. We all have those moments when we just need a bit of help to regroup and regain our composure. Box breath (4-4-4-4) is used by Navy SEALs and athletes to stay calm under immense pressure. Use this tool to regulate the nervous system, establish your “pause […]

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  • Breathe 101: Shaping

    Breathe 101: Shaping
    Guided Practice
    20 min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    Develop awareness of the top and bottom of the breath with “Rectangle” breathing, or Kumbaka.  Props: blanket or bolster (optional)

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  • Breathe 101: Duration

    Breathe 101: Duration
    Instruction
    20 min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    An introduction to the feeling of regulating your inhale and exhale in a simple 6-seconds in, 6-seconds out pattern. We explore the muscular action of the diaphragm and practice breathing in three different postures to get a feel for the movement of the breath. Props: blanket or bolster (optional)

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  • Breathe 101: Distribution

    Breathe 101: Distribution
    Instruction
    20 min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    Distribution (Viloma; 3 Part Breath) This technique utilizes what we’ve learned so far. We divide the inhalation into three parts-belly, ribs, and chest, with a short pause in between before a long slow exhale. Viloma breathing supports us in regulating the nervous system, strengthening our respiratory function, and hones our mental focus. An excellent practice […]

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  • Breathe 101: Deepening

    Breathe 101: Deepening
    Instruction
    20 min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    Deepening (Sama Vrtti; Box Breath) We’ve now explored how to govern the duration, shape, and distribution of the breath. We put it together with an even ratio pattern (sama vrtti) known as Box Breath. We deepen our experience with an even distribution of the inhale, holds, and exhale. This class offers 2 variations of Box […]

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  • Breathe 101: Explore Ratios

    Breathe 101: Explore Ratios
    Instruction
    15 min
    Intensity Level 1
    Whole Body

    Exploring Ratios Vishama Vrtti (Uneven Breath) We use all our new tools to explore uneven ratio breathing. An excellent technique for soothing the nervous system and calming the mind. This class offers two practices; uneven inhale and exhale, and an uneven inhale, hold, and exhale. Props: blanket 

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