What is Pranayama?

Sutra 11.49 Patanjali gives us this definition in the Yoga Sutras:

Pranayama is the regulation of the incoming and outgoing flow of breath with retention. It is to be practiced after perfection in asana is attained.  Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Pre-requisites

Suitable for students who have studied postures (asanas) for 6 months with a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher.

Props required: yoga mat, 2-3 blankets, 2 yoga blocks, and a bolster

Course Curriculum

Monday:  Asanas (postures) for calm awakening and breath support

Tuesday: Modifying savasana for physical, physiological and emotional health

Wednesday: Preliminary Pranayamas

Thursday: Primary Pranayamas

Friday: Addressing developmental challenges in intermediate pranayama practice

Cost: $100

Note there are no make-up sessions for missed classes

Drop-in $28 per session

Registration HERE

About Victoria

Victoria Austin has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1971, and has been a CIYT since 1988. Her classes emphasize actions that integrate one’s practice intention into the beauty of human life. Since the pandemic, using a format suggested in conversation with B.K.S. Iyengar, Victoria has continuously offered pranayama trainings to support practitioners’ equanimity and responsiveness in real world conditions.

While we prefer that you attend the workshop in person so that Victoria can best assist you, for students from out of town, if you require online attendance, please email us at: studio@iyogasouthbay to receive the zoom link.