BREATHWORK for MOOD, ENERGY & FEELING BETTER (30 min)
These practices are mostly intermediate range breath work practices designed from the practice of pranayama (in yoga prana = energy / ayama = to extend or stop the breath. They range from vigorous Kundalini practices to calmer Iyengar breath practices. Breath-work is an effective tool to expediting the end goal of most practices: a change in mood, a lift in spirits and a feeling of expansiveness. Please be mindful so to not push yourself or force anything that doesn't feel good. Beginners, pregnant students, injuries etc. please be cautious and search for the beginners classes and speak with your doctor first.
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Deep Pranayama for Neck Tension (30 min)
If you have a build-up of neck stress or tension, this one is for you! We do deep breathing, kaphalabhati breath and honey-bee breath into the neck, jaw and upper back.
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Meditative towards Oxygen Boosting Breath (30 min)
We begin with Brahma Mudra and work towards activation of the respiratory and nervous systems.
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Spicy to Calming Breath (30 min)
We begin with a bang - bellows breath, leg flushing - and slowly incrementally to sitali (cooling breath)
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Advanced Surya Kriya (30 min)
We do the full 108 bellows breaths today. This is not suitable for beginners. Please take care and enjoy as it's one of my faves!
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Awakening + Diaphragmatic breath (Sudarshan Kriya) 30 min
We begin with a zing! Then drop into deep diaphragmatic breathing via the Sudarshan Kriya. 8 count breath + box breath + ending with 3 sets of bellows "zing" breath! This breath type has been in numerous studies for PTSD and anxiety.
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Basic Spinal Series (Breath 30 min)
This is a Kundalini pranayama set that moves the spine and arms so that the spine flows with energy.
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A Clear Vision for the Day - Breathwork (30 min)
This begins with the "Clarity Kriya" it's weird, uplifting and it works! Expect long sets of repetitive breath, arm movements and bellows/fire breath. Intention and I am____ statements while breathing is a great way to start a day.
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Mellow to Intense Breath Types (30 min)
4-7-8 breath followed by breath of fire (with hips) and bellows breath. Enjoy!
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Elevation Kriya (30 min)
This is a dynamic Kundalini Kriya involving spinal movement and activating breath.
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Breathwork: Moving Anticipation, Headiness + The Insula (30 min)
A brief 5 min description on anticipation and the insula + breath into the neck, jaw and shoulders.
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Intense to Mellow Breath Set (30 min)
We begin standing up doing bellows breath, then take it to the ground for breath of fire, ending with cooling/calming.
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Monday Wake-Up! Breath Set (30 min)
Today's practice: ego eradicator, bellows breath, some hips, as well as breath in a cobra pose sequence.
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Hips, Spine & Breathwork (30 min)
This is a classic breath set with hip work, awakening breath, spinal flexion, extension, rotation and breath holds x 3 at 20 secs.
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Breath for Brain Fog & Agitation (30 min)
Today we work breath into the face, neck, jaw and shoulders.
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Balance & Detox Breath Set (30 min)
A brief chat on yogic anatomy, chakras, L vs R hemispheres and Surya Kriya.
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Morning Sadhana Breath Kriya (30 min)
This breath practice includes some movement as well. Expect spinal movements with deep breaths/ujjayi or bellows breath (awakening).
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Anti-Stress & Low Dopamine Breath Set (30 min)
We begin with a slow deep set of viloma (3 parts breathing) + 4-7-8 breath + Kaphalabhati x punching fists breath + lions breath + bellows breath with leg pumps. Enjoy!
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Sudarshan Kriya for PTSD & Stress (30 min)
This kriya has been under research in its helpful impact on helping those with PTSD, anxiety and stress.
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Quiet Start - Strong Finish (Breathwork 30 min)
I share a quote from a neuroscientist on breath-work. We begin with box breath, then 4-7-8 breath, into kaphalbhati breath, leg flush with bellows breath and breath holds.
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Surya Kriya for Colds/Flus & Uplifting Energy (30 min)
This is helpful for generating heat and burning off colds flus viruses and bad moods! Excellent for pre-meditation.
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All the Goods! Standard Breath Set + Hips (35 min)
Today we do a standard breath set like what I'd teach in a public class + hips + bellows breath + honey bee breath.
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Inner Conflict Breath Set (30 min)
This begins with a deep connected breath. Followed by Sat Nam x 2 (Truth breath set) neck releases, spinal twists and bellows breath.
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Anti-Disease Breath (30 min)
This practice integrates pieces of the Kriya for Disease Resistance and my own practices for moving stagnation out of the internal organs.
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Evolution/Elevation Rx Breathwork (35 min)
This is an action packed breath work practice! Elevation practice.