Respiratory System & Pranayama Training

In this chapter we approach our breath by introducing its physiology. 

You will find:

1. Introduction of Breath
2. Physiology of Breath – Mechanical & Chemical processes
3. Practice – Awareness of Breath

After creating awareness we open the doors to Pranayama.

You will find:

1. Pranayama – Overview
2. Pranayama – Asana Practice
3. Increased Exhalation - Pranayama
4. Guided practice – Tuning in

This chapter introduces important principles for Yin and Yang practices. 

You will find:

1. Introduction to Intention, Alignment & Action 
2. Asana Practice – Equanimity
3. Yin Yoga – Introduction & Practice

This chapter takes a closer look to our lungs, their physiology and how to focus on them within Yoga practice. 

You will find:

1. Lungs – Western Medicine
2. Yin Yoga – Poses
3. Yin Yoga – Practice

Now we prepare ourselves for Pranayama.

You will find:

1. Define Qualities of Breath
2. Breath Laboratory Sequence – Part 1
3. Breath Laboratory Sequence – Part 2
4. Neti Pot – Introduction

In this chapter we learn about the Vayus which govern different areas of the body and 4 new breathing techniques. 

You will find:

1. Vayus – Introduction
2. 4 Purifications – Introduction & Practice

Now we focus on the main muscle of breathing: the diaphragm.

You will find:

1. Asana Practice – Diaphragm Awareness
2. Anatomy 
3. Yin Yoga – Practice

This chapter brings insights to the essential union of the lungs and the heart.

You will find:

1. Asana Practice – Inhalation
2. Heart – Physiology
3. Heart Dance

Here we look at these life partners through the lens of Chinese Medicine.

You will find:

1. Asana Practice – Directing the Flow
2. Chinese Medicine
3. Yin Yoga – Practice 

This last chapter puts it all together on and off the mat to integrate what you have learned so far.   

You will find:

1. Asana Practice – Sensing the Pause
2. Tummo Pranayama
3. Assignment
4. Thai Massage – Lungs & Heart
5. Closing