Working with gentle movement, ujjayi progression, brahmari (bee's breath) and meditation on OM this practice soothes the nervous system and calms the mind.
Loving kindness meditation
This practice begins with gentle movement and then dives into ujjayi pranayama with antara khumbaka and mantra to build resilience in the lungs and peace in the heart/mind
40 minutes of surya bhedana, ujjayi 2, sitali/sitkara, and bhastrika pranayama followed by dharana on Om. Recommended to do a simple asana practice before hand to prepare the body for a long sit.
Pratiloma means against the hair, Ujjayi is the "victorious" breath. A combination of this alternate nostril and ujjayi pranayama allows for a soothing practice to balance the nervous system and ease the mental space.
Learn to set up a reclining Meditation and Prānāyāma set up to provide an enlivened sense of ease in subtle practice
Kapalabhati is a shat kriya involving rapid and forceful exhales and passive inhales. It is said to remove stagnant air in the heart and lungs through the rapid recycling of air. It also stokes agni, or the digestive fire, strengthens the lungs and is a wonderful and invigorating way to prepare f...
The practice of Ujjayi is often coupled with āsana. However, when practiced as a stand alone practice in a relaxed position the subtle gifts of the technique are more easily revealed. This video teaches the initial stages of Ujjayi Prāṇāyāma - a wonderful practice to tonify the nerves, warm the b...
Half simple and effective vinyasa krama, Half soothing and illuminating pranayama. This is a go-to for Full Moon days
Viloma Ujjayi and Samantraka (with mantra) Pranayama ending with Dharana on OM.
Support for seated meditation
Learn this reclining Meditation and Prānāyāma set up to provide a sense of ease in subtle practice
Utilizing chandra bhedana, surya bhedana and nadi shodhana pranayamas with slow development and options in all 4 aspects of the breath this practice sets us up well for meditation on the breath inspired by teachings from the Yoga Yajñavalkya.
Focus is on where we place our attention (in the body) during predominately inhalation and exhalation as related to anuloma, pratiloma and viloma ujjayi pranayama. techniques that teach us to work intelligently with inhalation and exhalation and give us the benefits of both ujjayi and nostril bre...
Advanced Practice: Only for those familiar and comfortable with breath retention. Includes kapalabhati kriya, ujjayi & nadi shodhana pranayama practice and 10 minutes dharana on OM. Recommended to practice after your asana practice and savasana.
Advanced practice: only for those comfortable with retention and bandha.
Begins with vinyasas for the spine preparing for Sitali & Nadi Shodhana pranayama with 1:1:2:1 ratio & dharana on OM. Intermediate/Advanced practice due to breath retention.
Advanced: Practice begins with simple asana to reduce stagnation and continues with Hatha yoga pradipika pranayama including kumbhaka and bandha and Meditation on Om. Practice on an empty stomach.
Muditā means joy; specifically it is the pleasure that comes from delighting in another's joy. In this meditation we practice sympathetic joy as a key to a clear and peaceful mind.
This is the first in the 4 part series on the "4 immeasurables" from yoga sutra 1.33.
Morning pranayama and meditation. Beginning with gentle vinyasas to open the breathing structures, nadi shodhana to center the heart/mind and dharana on OM. Life-long yoga
This practice begins with seated asana to relax the hips, kapalabhati kriya to clear the bronchial, 25 pranayamas (ujjayi and viloma ujjayi) with antar and bahya kumbhaka and ends with dharana on OM. Exercise caution in the retention- the breath should remain comfortable and the body receptive.
Learn the practice of Ṣanmukhīmudrā (Shan-mukhii-mudraa). This pratyahara technique is used before meditation to calm the mind and bring the senses inward.
This 20 minute guided relaxation for peace and stillness is practiced in a comfortable reclining position. A wonderful technique to calm a busy mind and allow for a state of tender and alert awareness.
Beginning with a discussion of yoga sutra 2.52 & the result of sustained pranayama this practice continues in to gentle movement, calming and centering pranayama and meditation.