Limb 4: Pranayama & Koshas
How is your breath?
No, seriously, this is a powerfully contemplative question. Breath truly and remarkably affects YOUR life energy ("prana"). We will delve into both the modern science and ancient tradition of breathing.
Limb 4: Pranayama & Koshas delves into both the sacred traditions of breathwork and the subtle energy bodies (koshas) and also the physiology (Breath book by James Nestor recommended).
The breath flows in and just as it turns
To flow out, there is a flash of pure joy --
Life is renewed.
Awaken into that.
... As the breath is released and flows out,
There is a pulse as it turns to flow in.
In that turn, you are empty.
Enter that emptiness as the source of all life.
~ Radiance Sutras 1
Although we place much importance on postures in yoga practice, it is breathing that holds the key to healing, transformation and awareness. It is useful to remember that the body can remain without food for weeks, without water for days, but without breath for only minutes. We encourage students to be aware of breathing throughout yoga practice and to cultivate a regular meditation and contemplation practice that includes breathing exercises and awareness.
There is an intimate connection between breath and mind. A calm mind is correlated to calm breathing. An erratic mind comes with erratic breathing. We use breath as a continual reminder to live with a calm clear mind, and a sense of balance.
You will have opportunity to join us for three live online teaching sessions each week (taught by Stephanie Adams Ruff). Two Flow classes each week live-streaming or in-studio (Mon and Fri 12-1 PST) that integrate the teachings into a practice that focuses both on psychological and kinesthetic awareness. Plus Satsang Mondays 1:05-2:05 pm.
This course includes 3.5 hours of learning each week. Hours can be attended "live" or you can watch the recordings.
This course is excellent for expanding your yoga practice into all aspects or your life, as well as, personal development and transformation. 10.5 hours devoted are also eligible to be applied to either 200/300/500 teacher training or CEs.
April 7-25, 2025
Register here: https://www.flowhoodriver.com/event-calendar.html
Cost: $119
$89 for Flow Unlimited Members not participating in the TT
(please email [email protected] to register with this Flow Unlimited Member pricing option)
How is your breath?
No, seriously, this is a powerfully contemplative question. Breath truly and remarkably affects YOUR life energy ("prana"). We will delve into both the modern science and ancient tradition of breathing.
Limb 4: Pranayama & Koshas delves into both the sacred traditions of breathwork and the subtle energy bodies (koshas) and also the physiology (Breath book by James Nestor recommended).
The breath flows in and just as it turns
To flow out, there is a flash of pure joy --
Life is renewed.
Awaken into that.
... As the breath is released and flows out,
There is a pulse as it turns to flow in.
In that turn, you are empty.
Enter that emptiness as the source of all life.
~ Radiance Sutras 1
Although we place much importance on postures in yoga practice, it is breathing that holds the key to healing, transformation and awareness. It is useful to remember that the body can remain without food for weeks, without water for days, but without breath for only minutes. We encourage students to be aware of breathing throughout yoga practice and to cultivate a regular meditation and contemplation practice that includes breathing exercises and awareness.
There is an intimate connection between breath and mind. A calm mind is correlated to calm breathing. An erratic mind comes with erratic breathing. We use breath as a continual reminder to live with a calm clear mind, and a sense of balance.
You will have opportunity to join us for three live online teaching sessions each week (taught by Stephanie Adams Ruff). Two Flow classes each week live-streaming or in-studio (Mon and Fri 12-1 PST) that integrate the teachings into a practice that focuses both on psychological and kinesthetic awareness. Plus Satsang Mondays 1:05-2:05 pm.
This course includes 3.5 hours of learning each week. Hours can be attended "live" or you can watch the recordings.
This course is excellent for expanding your yoga practice into all aspects or your life, as well as, personal development and transformation. 10.5 hours devoted are also eligible to be applied to either 200/300/500 teacher training or CEs.
April 7-25, 2025
Register here: https://www.flowhoodriver.com/event-calendar.html
Cost: $119
$89 for Flow Unlimited Members not participating in the TT
(please email [email protected] to register with this Flow Unlimited Member pricing option)