Pranayama series: Brahmari- Bee breath

Great breathing practice to relieve mental tension and soothe the mind. To give brahmari breath a go in an actual yoga class can be a little challenging for those of us who are a little self conscious or shy about making a noise. Don’t let this stop you to reap the amazing benefits of experiencing the vibration during your…

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Pranayama series: Piston breathing variation

Experience how the breath affects the muscles of the body during yoga practice. Did you know that if you work with your breath, some exercises are easier – such as breathing in when you lift into a Locust/ Shalabhasana which is a back extension, so it uses all the muscles along the back of the body. Or when you go…

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Pranayama series: How to do a full yogic breath

Did you know that breathing and breath exercises are powerful stress busters? I hope you are enjoying this cosy time of year. It may seem strange to focus on breathing exercises during a time of year where many end up with stuffy noses or coughs. In fact I just had a chest infection myself and though breathing was tough…

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