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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Light Mantra + Channeling Raw Power Breath (Dec 10)
Two sets Sat-Nam "Truth" + leg flush + channeling raw power.
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Earth Breath Work (Dec 8)
Earthy breath practice. Ends with Brahma Mudra.
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Flow Pranayama for Kidney Energy (Dec 7)
Intermediate pranayama with a kidney focus.
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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.
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TOP FIVE FAVE PRANAYAMA 3. CRYSTAL CLEAR KRIYA (Dec 1)
This is one of my top five favourite pranayama practices because it works with getting clear on what you want. It is an intense one, so be mindful if you have any conditions or if it provokes anything - take care.
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TOP FIVE FAVE PRANAYAMA: 2. SURYA KRIYA (Nov 30)
Surya Kriya is one of my absolute faves of breath practices. Right nostril breath, Sat Kriya x 2, 108 bhastrikas, head rotations...it's excellent for meditation. Enjoy!
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TOP 5 FAVOURITE PRANAYAMA SETS: 1.The Lymphatic Kriya (Nov 29)
This week will be a top 5 of my favourite breath sets. To start, the Kriya for Lymphatic System is one of my favourites. It is considered intermediate if you are brand new to pranayama and works specifically with your lymphatic system, the "bouncer" of your immunity. Enjoy!
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Sudarshan Kriya (Steady, Grounding Breathwork) Nov 26
Sudarshan Kriya uniquely begins slow and picks up the pace. It is deep ujjayi, a time to go in, a wonderful prep for meditation and resets the nervous system.
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Pranayama set for Chemo Treatment & Healing - Dedicated to Lindsey :) (Nov 25)
This is helpful if you know anyone receiving chemotherapy. This is from a study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4278135/) that reported a difference between a group of women receiving chemo treatment for breast cancer - one doing pranayama and the other not. The main difference was ...
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New Kriya for the Adrenals & Kidneys (Nov 24)
There are many parts to this kriya - expect that there is some active movement as well. Be mindful if you have knee or back issues.
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Advanced Pranayama: "Get Your To-Do List Done" Breath Set (Nov 23)
Expect two sets, five minutes in length of "shining skull" breath. This is advanced as five minutes x 2 sets is not ideal for those who have a touch-n-go breath practice. Avoid if you currently are pregnant, stomach/head injuries issues, or are in an anxious state. Please take care!
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Advanced Feel Better Now Kriya to Elevate (Breathwork)
This is a busy kundalini kriya with a ton of vigorous breath work - designed
to elevate. You'll need to know what you're doing (not great for beginners to pranayama). Enjoy! -
Full Moon Pranayama + Short Meditation (Nov 19)
A brief chat on why breath works for us. Breath work + ending with a grounding Sa-Ta-Na-Ma meditation.
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Pranayama for Lungs, Cooling & Opening Your Heart Again (Nov 17)
This is an adaptation of a Kundalini Kriya for the lungs, magnetic field of your heart and helpful for meditation. It is cooling and great for heartbreak, disappointment and fatigue. Enjoy.
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Cytokines: Pranayama for Anti-Inflammation (Nov 16)
This is a late posting due to the floods/wifi. Enjoy.
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Neuroendocrine Intro + Breath Work (Nov 12)
Several sets of cleansing kaphalabhati breath, 20 second holds and hip releases. Enjoy.
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Lymphatic Kundalini Kriya (Nov 11)
A breath practice specific to the lymph system - central to good health.
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Breathing & Patience (Nov 10)
I mention pranayama as a practice of patience as well. Expect facial and neck releases, cleansing breaths and forward folds.
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Awaken Your Breath + Protect Your Energy (Nov 9)
We begin with ego eradicator, shoulder tension bellows breath, and deeply powerful Brahma Mudra.
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Pranayama for Negativity (Nov 8)
This kriya is said to help break the spell of cynicism and pessimism.
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Compassionate + Calming Breath: Sudarshan Kriya
Sudarshan Kriya has been studied as being a progressive breath type, slower to faster, that has a positive effect on mental health and well-being.
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"Mind Wandering" Inquiry + Breath Set
Three simple sets of KP breath + alternate nostril breathing.
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Kundalini Yoga for balancing the Pineal, Pituitary and Hypothalamus (Oct 27)
Kundalini Yoga for balancing the Pineal, Pituitary and Hypothalamus. The endocrine
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Mindfulness Abstract + Pranayama (Oct 26)
Mindfulness defined by Jon Kabat Zinn intro + breath practice.