Breathing well affects all areas of our health and life – bringing sufficient oxygen to the body results in increased energy levels and improved physical performance, as well as enhancing mental focus and anxiety & stress relief. It regulates the flow of energy in the subtle energy body, calms the nervous system, and prepares the mind for meditation. Additionally, pranayama is one of the eight limbs of yoga, and an essential part of the yoga tradition.
Explore the art and science of prāṇāyāma - the yogic practice of controlling breath to regulate the body's vital energy. This workshop is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners, offering both foundational guidance and opportunities to deepen your practice.
Join Sofia to learn key techniques including the Four Purifications — Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing), Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath), Ashwini Mudra (Horse Seal), and Agnisara Dhauti (Fire Wash), along with additional practices like Sheetali (Cooling Breath) and Bhramari (Bee Breath). Together, we’ll explore how breathing affects all areas of our health and life: enhancing physical energy and performance, mental focus, regulating the nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress, and preparing the mind for meditation — connecting you more fully to the essence of yoga.
This workshop is for yogis who:
are intrigued by pranayama and want to learn more but don’t know where to begin;
those who have a basic pranayama practice but desire to dive deeper; or experienced practitioners that want to refine their technique.
You will :
Learn how to practice The Four Purifications: Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing, Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath), Ashwini Mudra (Horse Seal), Agnisara Dhauti (Fire Wash).
explore additional breath practices such as Sheetali/Sitali or Sitkari (Cooling or Hissing Breath) and Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath).