Breath & Meditation
Pranayama techniques and meditation practices
Integrating Breath and Movement
Breath is the bridge between body and mind, the thread that weaves through every moment of yoga practice. Yet many students—and even some teachers—treat breath as an afterthought, something to remembe...
intermediateRead article →Meditation Practices in Yoga
Meditation sits at the heart of yoga practice, yet it's often the most misunderstood and underutilized element in modern classes. Many teachers feel uncertain about how to introduce meditation, how lo...
intermediateRead article →Nadi Shodhana: Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana, often translated as "channel purification," is one of the most accessible and profoundly balancing pranayama practices. By alternating the breath between nostrils, this technique harmon...
intermediateRead article →Pranayama Techniques: An Overview for Teachers
Pranayama—the conscious regulation of breath—is one of yoga's most powerful tools for affecting body, mind, and energy. While asana practice gets most of the attention in Western yoga classes, traditi...
intermediateRead article →Ujjayi Breath: The Foundation of Vinyasa Practice
Ujjayi pranayama—often called "ocean breath" or "victorious breath"—is the foundational breathing technique of modern vinyasa yoga. "The breath becomes this medium when we utilize the essential yogic...
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