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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Live from LA pranayama (30 min)
A basic set... awakening and cleansing.
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KY Basic Spinal Energy Breath Series (30 min)
"Age is measured by the flexibility of the spine; to stay young, stay flexible. This series works systematically from the base of the spine to the top. All 26 vertebrae receive stimulation and all the chakras receive a burst of energy. This makes it a good series to do before meditation.
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Core Rinse Pranayama (30 min)
This pranayama practice is helpful in rinsing the core-line and compliments today's 40 min core asana as well.
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Surya Kriya (30 min)
Sun Kriya is a top favourite: for colds, flus or designed "if you want to light up a room" breath. Enjoy.
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Electromagnetic Heart Kriya (30 min)
This pranayama set is designed for pumping up heart energy, inspiration & love into your day.
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Breath for Low Energy (30 min)
If you are recovering from a cold, flu or low in energy, this may be for you! Clarity clearing kriya. Enjoy!
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For the Lungs Magnetic Field and Deep Meditation (30 min)
This series begins by purifying the blood and expanding the lung capacity. Then the circulatory system is stimulated. The thyroid and parathyroid secretions are added to the increased circulation and the upper magnetic field of the body is enlarged. This is an excellent preparation for beginners ...
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Pineal Gland Breath Set (30 min)
Today's breath practice includes breath of fire + practices said to stimulate the pineal gland which is important for our sleep wake cycle.
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Sun Kriya for Colds, Allergies & Low Moods (30 min)
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Bhrama Mudra + Lions + Bhastrika (30 min)
We begin with "prep" practices followed by awakening bellows breath.
Enjoy!
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Kriya for Massage Therapists & Purifying the Self (30 min)
This is a unique breath set that begins in a lunge with breath work:
"This kriya energizes you and helps purify the mind and body. If you massage people professionally, it can keep your energy together and prevent you from getting drained. Exercise 1 will raise the sexual and digestive energies ... -
Advanced Breath Sequence (30 min)
This is for students who are familiar with pranayama and comfortable with little instruction. There is an abundance of Bhastrika with this one.
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Surya Kriya (30 min)
This set is designed to boost immunity, body heat and rid the body of illness and disease-starts.
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Thursday Uppity Breath (30 min)
This practice is filled with uplifting breath styles: breath of fire, leg flushing and bhastrika pranayama.
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Elevation Kriya (30 min)
"This easy set of exercises is excellent as a tune-up. It systematically exercises the spine and aids in the circulation of prana to balance the chakras. This exercise opens the lungs, brings the hemispheres of the brain to a state of alertness, and consolidates the magnetic field."
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Quiet Breath Set - Sudarshan Kriya (30 min)
Minimal talking/instruction breath set for you to drop into quickly with little distraction.
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Balance Mental Energy Breath (30 min)
This is a fantastic breath set for developing mental strength and primer for meditation.
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Basic Friday Breath Set (30 min)
This set includes hips with kaphalabhati, toe stretch, bellows breath and sitali. Enjoy!
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Dads + Blood Pressure + Asthma (30 min)
This is for blood pressure high, low and asthma - but all breathers will benefit. Take what you need. Enjoy!
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Kundalini for the lungs' magnetic field & meditation prep (30 min)
Today's practice is described as: "This series begins by purifying the blood and expanding the lung capacity. Then the circulatory system is stimulated. The thyroid and parathyroid secretions are added to the increased circulation and the upper magnetic field of the body is enlarged. This is an e...
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Immune Set: Thymus, Spleen & Liver (30 min)
Today's practice begins with a thymus "thump" spleen breath, liver twists, GI tract set. All are said to release tension and encourage immunity.
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Full Spectrum Breath (30 min)
This is a basic set filled with shining skull breath, bellows, twists and quiet.
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Peacefully Deep Body Scan into Breathwork (30 min)
This is a great practice to anchor, get in touch with your body + clear out "gray" energy. Enjoy.
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Kundalini Rising Set #3 (30 min)
This is shortened and adapted sequence from Bhajan. It can be intense, so take time outs or stop if you feel light headed.