FOR STRESS & DEPRESSION
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Stress, Neuroinflammation & Breathwork (30 min)
A 5 min fact share on the cells of our brain + breath
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5 min talk + The Two Loops of Stress + Healing Breath (30 min)
This is a brief lesson on the short and fast loops in our nervous system.
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Kriya for Disease Resistance (30 min)
This set focuses on cathartic breath and pumping the belly - where disease has a tendency to manifest. It's excellent for belly stress and moving it.
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The Amygdala, Calming + Breath Practice + Asana Energetic Cueing (90 min)
This a connected practice breath + asana class - with an informative share on findings of the amygdala - a breath practice using "Sa, Ta, Na, Ma" and an energetically cued practice with focus on the thyroid and adrenals. It is infomative, relaxing for a wired system, decompressing for stress....etc.
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Soothe Your Soul + Connect to Spirit = Breath + Deep Relaxation
If you have forgotten who you are and feel stressed out, this might be a nice deep restorative practice for you. x
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Adrenal Axis Restorative for Chronic Stress (60 min)
A 5 min description and intro + an energetic practice into the adrenals and kidneys.
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Spinal Lubrication, Pulses + De-stressing Asana (62 min)
We integrate "waves" into spine in the opening sun salutations in W1 pose, the energy of water, creativity and relaxing into your body.
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Day Four, Part Four: The Adrenals & Sex Hormones (46 min)
- Continuation of the HPA Axis and the hormones released during stressful experiences
- HPA Axis dysfunction
- Nourishing the Adrenals
- Introduction to the sex hormones
- Dismissing the assumptions and politics of the sex hormones
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Healthy Stress + Dynamic Breath + Hormone Flow
Neuroendocrine flow - using breath, dynamic cathartic movements, sweat into particular endocrine structures.
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Advanced Kriya for Hormone Balancing (Oct 20)
This is considered advanced because of the volume of "shining skull" breath and breath retentions. Take care to rest and avoid stressing your system. This requires a sound knowledge of how to do kaphalabhati.
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Pranayama for Tinnitus/Vestibular (Ear ringing) Oct 8
Ear ringing is a thing! It has increased, I would add, due to uptake of devices and stress. This practice is really good for it.
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Face, Jaw, Neck, Shoulders, Hips - Restorative (Sept 10)
We do restorative and de-stressing practices for the face, jaw, neck, shoulders and ending with hips.
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Feb 17: Honey Bee Breath 21x + Neck Tension
This set begins with the auspicious number 21 with sound. The 'mmm" of the AUM, bhramari breath with neck releases and one AUM = 21 sets of sound. We also focus on extending the exhale to reduce stress.
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The Story of Breath: Day Three
Class overview:
- Today is robust in conversation around the human nervous system. If you're new to breath practices, "nerve cleansing" is a term referenced throughout much of yogic literature (old and new). Pranayama can help or hinder us depending upon where we're at emotionally or physically:...
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Sept 28: Self-Healing Breath Set: Focus Head/Neck/Helpful for Old Head Injuries
I've had a concussion before and symptoms sometimes pop up and create stress in the body and soul as a result. I feel for you if this is the case. We begin with ujjayi breath with a focus on one hand on the belly, one hand on the head to make a cranial-belly connection, to clear the energy "grid"...
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Feb 27: Serotonin & "Gut-Brain" Breathwork (34 min)
This intermediate breath practice begins with a brief education on serotonin and a research piece on Wim Hof breath. Expect the physiological sigh, "stomach pumping" breath and a variation of Wim Hof style breath x 4. This is great for low energy, depressed mood and helps elevate dopamine / sero...
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Moving Excessive Tamas: Depression, Sadness & Overwhelm
Tamasic energy (heaviness) and working WITH it rather than against it - is key. A messy version of you is perfectly welcome here! This class was filmed in the thick of all the global chaos and I was noticing a lot of my friends and students were feeling overwhelmed and depressed. I hope this help...
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Advanced Kriya for Mood, Immunity, Inner Sun (Nov 18)
This is advanced in the sense that we do 108 bellows breaths - which may not be suitable for beginners or if you are experiencing anxiety in your body. This is excellent for depression, low moods, the end of a cold and is said to build immunity and fortitude for the winter season.
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Unedited Guest Speaker Series: Men's Mental Health & the"Paradise Paradox"
Please note Bode Miller's trailer did not share properly and you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfKvJScZJDg
Chad Chomlack is a former Whistler, BC resident and professional action sport photographer. He has shifted over the years mentoring young men and innately is the cooles...
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Sun (Surya) Kriya Breathwork (30 min)
This is one of my faves! It is energizing, positive-forward breath with the energy of the sun for lethargy, depression, tension and brain fog.
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Kriya to Elevate + Brain Health & Depression
A brief chat on the brain, neruons and glial health in the brain.
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4-7-8 Happy Breath + Sudarshan Kriya (30 min)
We begin with 4-7-8 breath + Sudarshan Kriya. This is an excellent set for those of you with anxiety, depression and is said to be helpful with PTSD.
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Sun Kriya (Dec 13)
Surya Kriya = Sunshine kriya. Great for end of colds, flus, low energy, depression.... enjoy!
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TOP FIVE FAVE PRANAYAMA 4. SUDARSHAN KRIYA (Dec 2)
A brief 5 min talk on attentional bias and the efficacy of this breath set. (Research that has been done). Has been reported as an excellent breath set for anxiety, PTSD and depression.