Beginners Pranayama • BEG-001 Jan 2025

SUNDAYS 8:30-9:30 AM USA Eastern Time.
4 ONE-HOUR CLASSES
JANUARY  12, 19, 26 & FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A suggested minimum price is only $54.00

If you register in the middle of a session all the previous classes will be in your account. Register at any time you wish.

Start fresh and learn to breathe fully and deeply through the nose using your diaphragm and thoracic cage. Learn the fundamentals of deep yogic and resonance breathing techniques to restore balance within and harmonize all the life-sustaining systems of the body and mind. Breathing well and a balanced nervous system are the root of well-being.

YOU WILL LEARN

• PHYSICAL LEVEL • BIOMECHANICS
  • How do we breathe really? How to breathe well! How that helps us to maintain good physical and mental well-being! Healthier and happier!
  • Air pathways of the human body. How to use them properly.
  • Breathe using the diaphragm, intercostals & neck muscles effectively.
• CHEMICAL LEVEL • BIOCHEMISTRY
  • Exchange and metabolism of Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitric Oxide.
  • Balance the acid/alkaline levels in your blood for optimum health
• CONTROL LEVEL • PSYCHOLOGICAL
  • Nervous and Hormonal control and balance via conscious breathing.
  • The positive effects of a balanced nervous system are far-reaching.
  • Negative impacts of dysfunctional breathing can lead to long-term problems.
  • How to influence the Nervous System and Hormones efficiently.
  • Homeostasis of the body/mind is essential. Develop focus and will with regular practice.
• HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV)
  • Understand this valuable means of monitoring your biomarkers.
  • As important, if not more, than heart rate and blood pressure.

YOU WILL PRACTICE

• RESONANCE BREATHING
  • A simple science-based method of respiration to bring about optimal health benefits and long-term peace and calm.
• EASY AND EFFECTIVE PRANAYAMA PRACTICES
  • Simple tapping and stretching to loosen the connective tissues, opening air pathways.
  • 3 stages of functional breathing in lying down and seated position
  • Resonance breathing using set ratios applicable to everyone.
  • Kapalabhati Kriya, cleansing the air pathways and boosting your energy levels.
  • Nadi Shodhana or Anuloma Viloma (Alternate nostril breathing).
  • Brahmari Pranayama is used to increase your body’s nitric oxide levels.
  • Different methods of deep relaxation or yogic savasana.

• EXPLANATION
  • We use a beautiful 3D App to show and explain the science of respiration.
  • Questions are always answered.
  • PDF files of the presentation are available.
  • Friendly and encouraging small classes. Always open to discussion.
  • Learn the pranayamas from the HaṭhaYogaPradīpikā (circa 15th. century CE)
• REGISTER
  • After you register you will receive a link to ZOOM in the confirmation email.
  • Then register on ZOOM once for all 4 classes.
    Use the same email for the Course and Zoom.
  • If you do not receive the link PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM folder.
  • Please keep the link safe and do not share it with anyone.
  • If you’re unable to donate please email me to request enrollment.
  • Classes are recorded and always available in your account.

YOUR ACCOUNT ON NAMARUPA

• After you register you will have an account on the Namarupa website.
• The videos and materials of the courses you take will always be available in your account.
• You can use them to practice as you keep learning the age-old art of Pranayama.

Past class replays are available HERE if you wish to start immediately.

See the Resources page for a free warm-up video and to learn more.
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