PRANAYAMA
Breathwork
“If you know the art of deep breathing, you have the strength, wisdom and courage of ten tigers"
The yogic practice of focusing on your breath. Prana translates to "life force energy", and Yama translates to "control or mastery of"; thus, it is the technique used to control the flow, quality, and direction of vital energy in the body. Pranayama helps the mind and emotions to become calm, positive, and harmonious.​ Explore the power of breath and meditation to centre yourself and tap into your innermost thoughts and feelings.
PRANAYAMA
Pranayama is an ancient breath technique from Indian yogic philosophy. It involves controlling your breath in various styles and lengths, often combined with physical postures (asanas). This practice helps you master your mind, thoughts, and emotions through breath control, promoting mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
​HOW IT HELPS:
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Fast Breathing Techniques: Build and clear energy, beneficial for boosting vitality.
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Slow Breathing Techniques: Calm racing thoughts and physical anxiety symptoms.
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Mindfulness Practice: Focus on the breath promotes present-moment awareness and mental control.
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BENEFITS:
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Mind and Emotion Regulation: Pranayama enhances mental clarity and emotional stability.
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Physical Health: It supports cardiovascular health, reduces blood pressure, and increases nitric oxide production, which is crucial for heart health.
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Energy and Calmness: Different techniques either boost energy or calm the mind and body.
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Detoxification: Pranayama helps detoxify the body and clear undesired energy.
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Trauma Release: Certain asanas aid in releasing stored bodily memories that cannot be expressed through words.
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Nervous System Regulation: It balances the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous systems, helping manage stress and anxiety.
