Throughout the day we breath in different ways - often without thinking. Under stress our breath turns shallow, relaxed and it extends. What we don't notice, often even if we are noting the breath, is the length of each inhale and exhale in relation to each other.
For me, my exhale is WAY longer than my inhale and this makes me feel more tired, sleepy, and yawn a lot. I am not getting enough oxygen. Bringing the breath into balance can help balance your energy levels, your focus, your entire body. Join me for a short Sama vritti session!
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Ujjayi Pranayama | Pranayama Practice
Ujjayi breath is the one most often used in flow classes to help connect breath and movement but it can also be used to calm and soothe you before sleep, take a refocus break and/or help you center yourself. Join me for this short practice and learn how this breath can really help you ground, se...
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Bhramari Breath | Humming Bee Pranayama
Bhramari breath - or humming bee breath - is one of the most fun pranayama practices and one that can help clear the throat chakra and release tightness in the chest. I have often used this breath with children and they always love it so if you want to share this with someone - please do!
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Pranayama | Presence in the Pause
At the beginning/end of each inhale and exhale there is a natural, organic pause - a gap - a still point. In this practice we explore that gap, lengthening it, feeling into it and discovering what this feels like for mind and body.
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