Intro to Pranayama

Starts October 4th at 5:00pm

Class runs one hour: 45 minutes of pranayama, followed by a 15 minute deep relaxation with crystal singing bowls, offered by Pritam Tara.

Pranayama is one of the eight limbs of yoga and an essential part of the Iyengar Yoga tradition. While asana brings awareness and sensitivity to the body, pranayama turns our attention toward the breath and its relationship to the body and mind.

In this introductory class, students learn the foundations of pranayama through carefully prepared supine and seated practices. We begin by learning to observe the breath—its movement, texture, rhythm, and effects—before gradually introducing techniques that refine and regulate it.

The practice of pranayama cultivates sensitivity, steadiness, and inward attention, providing a bridge from the more external practices of yoga toward meditation.

No previous experience with pranayama is required.