Restorative Pranayama – Weekly Advanced Class 365

This class centers around pranayama and breath awareness, offering a calming yet energising practice. It begins with restorative poses such as Supta Baddha Konasana, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, and Viparita Karani to gently open the chest, creating space for deeper, more mindful breathing. From here, you move into both reclining and seated pranayama, starting with basic breath observation to connect with your natural rhythm. As the practice progresses, you will explore Ujjayi Pranayama, consciously lengthening the breath with focused exhalations and inhalations. The class then transitions to Viloma Pranayama, where the breath is paused in stages during inhalation and exhalation, cultivating greater awareness and control. To support proper posture and ease tension, pranayama techniques are initially practiced in a seated position using a yoga chair, helping you lift and lengthen the spine without creating hardness in the diaphragm. This pranayama practice not only instills a profound sense of calm, but also lifts and balances your energy, leaving you feeling centered, focused, and refreshed.