The purpose of all yoga is to calm the mind - Yoga citta vritti nirodah. How we breathe affects how we think and how we feel. If we breathe inadequately or irregularly, we do not achieve focus (dhyana) or control (bandha body lock). Inadequate breathing is also often a contributing cause or signal of stress / ill health.

The workshop focuses on the importance of breathing in our asana training as well as for our everyday health. We explore different breathing techniques both in motion and stillness with the aim of improving your relationship to your breathing. You will also be introduced to the basics of root and stomach locks - Mula and Uddiyana bandha - how these are linked to breathing and positions.

This gives you a deeper understanding of your yoga practice. The class ends with a guided relaxation.

The class is open to all levels of yoga…