This is a workshop about pranayama, or breath control, the 4th limb of yoga as described by Patanjali.
Breath can be seen as a foundational medicine, and is truly the gateway between the unconscious and the conscious; the body and the spirit. Pranayama practices have huge potential to increase the quality of our daily lives in profound ways, and are a great way to prepare the body and mind for deeper meditation (the 7th of Patanjali’s limbs!).
In these 90 minutes, we will cover 5 essential types of breath practices that correlate with different archetypal energies: Calming, Balancing, Energizing, Clearing, and Attuning. We will spend plenty of time gaining understanding of each breath, as well as have an opportunity to meditate silently after each exercise in order to experience and absorb the unique effects of each practice.
You will leave with a deeper understanding of some classic and esoteric breath practices, and a practical pranayama toolkit that you can take with you everywhere you go!
Leaflin teaches a weekly donation-based Gentle Flow Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:15pm. To learn more about her, please see her teacher profile here!
Cost: $25 per person
Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org.
PLEASE NOTE:Â We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.
Refund Policy:Â We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:
- A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
- If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.
Please create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
