I share a bit of information as I'm currently studying the gross anatomy of the brain and one way yoga can the brain.

I also give an option to hold your breath up to 60 seconds (and give you markers to exit).

This is fusion of two kriyas: Crystal Clear + Surya Kriya. I find both help to move otherwise stagnant energy into productivity. Get weird to feel normal.

Today there is a five minute lesson on brain anatomy - and some posited theories of how pranayama can encourage good health and homeostasis for our brain's health.

This is a twisty-breath set. There are some hip openers and obscure positions with shining-skull breath. There may be catharsis/release within the obscurity.

A blended breath practice (a variation of Sudarshan Kriya) + more - all helpful for reducing anxiety.

30 min Kriya for Elevation.... enjoy! Uplifting, activating and energizing.

This is a highly stimulating and cleansing breath practice that will leave you feel high from your breath! Surya means sun - it's a helpful one to burn away morning fog, the end of a cold or a headache.

(Full warning: I'm in a wacky mood while teaching this practice, day 10, third quarantine ha). Today is a basic set: a) right nostril breathing b) shining skull breath into hips c) bellows breath d) alternate nostril breathing

Enjoy!

This is great for those of you arriving who have never done pranayama before. I explain in brief what pranayama means, why we do it, basic contraindications and four basic breath types that I commonly reference as you proceed with this studio. Some basic tips as well.

- Nadi Shodana
- Kaphalabh...

This is a 30 min practice of breath to prepare for the 60 min class of the same name. It is cleansing and will help to open your respiratory system before heading into the restorative practice, if you so choose.

Enjoy!

This is a Kundalinii Kriya set that is quickly becoming one of my favourites. It's incredibly activating as it uses shining skull breath and bellows breath in various shapes and postures. It is designed to lift and elevate your mood. Typically it takes 45 minutes - so this sequence is compressed.

This kriya is designed with mainly ujjayi, counted-elongated breaths with pauses bringing attention to different parts of the lungs and creating calm.

This sequence is mainly ujjayi (deeper breathing) while taking a) seated forward fold b) wide legged pose c) triangle pose d) flexion and extension with breath holds.

Designed to unblock negativity in the body and mind.

My usual three sets "shining skull" breath, bellows breath, toe stretch, hip openers with the breath - ending with "sa,ta,na, ma" - a mantra that encourages calm and prepares for meditation.

This is my favourite for when I'm feeling low in energy because it works! This can be done from your bed if you're at the end of a cold/flu or down and out. It is also helpful for jet lag and any depressive energy as it builds mental fortitude and preps for meditation.

The "Sat Nam" mantra is i...

The first 30 minutes is a Kundalini Kriya - a breath set that is quite vigorous and designed for releasing the energy around fear. Around the 33min mark the asana practice begins with an opening mantra/invocation and full spectrum practice. Expect stronger holds in warrior poses, hip openers and ...

We breathe with the intelligence of the endocrine system, beginning with the thymus gland. The thymus gland is in association with t-cells, immunity and the energy of the heart. It is the most robust when we are children. We also do a kidney twist breath - to help balance the hormones of the adre...

Classic Breath work + bhramari buzzing bee breath + alternate nostril breathing. Simple, feel good practice helpful for meditators.

This is a Kundalini Kriya designed for the lymphatic system. It is a challenging breath-set that involves repetition with breath and movement to your fatigue point. The actions are strange but the outcome is a catharsis, a lift. *Pls note if you're pregnant avoid this one if it agitates you, as w...

1. "Ego Eradicator" breath 2. Spinal twists 3. Bellows breath 4. Run on spot punch the air :) 5. Bellows 6. Nadi Shodana with proper holds

This is an end of the week, favourite kriya (cleansing breath practice) of mine.

A 30 min Kundalini Kriya designed to beautify from the inside-out :) Five separate parts with various movements into the core and hamstrings with shining skull breath, ujjyai and a buzzing "hum" like Om near the end.

This is breath-only that consists of simply three sets (longer sets) of "shining skull" breath. When KP breath is done longer than normal it has a tendency to disrupt thought-patterns. Sometimes agitation arises to the surface- however, this may be beneficial to you - it's cleansing. This ends wi...

A shake-it-off set. Three sets of kaphalabhati breath. 1. Ego eradicator breath 2. Sat Nam mantra 3. Neck release 4. Sun variation breath.