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Pranayama

The word Prana refers to ‘energy’ or ‘life source’. It can be used to describe the very essence that keeps us alive, as well as the energy in the universe around us. Prana within the body is often linked to our breath, and by working with the way we breathe, we affect the mind in a very real way. 

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Interestingly, Pranayama can be understood as either ‘prana-yama’ which would mean ‘breath – control’ or ‘breath restraint’, or it could be understood as ‘prana-ayama’ which would translate as ‘freedom of breath’, ‘breath expansion’ or ‘breath liberation’. Either way, the physical act of working with different breathing techniques alters the mind in a myriad of ways and helps us to expand our life force through inhalation, breath retention, and exhalation patterns. 

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Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring III
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Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring III

Learn the art of yogic breathing with ZYW Founder, Kristin Schultz. Pranayama is the control of prana (life force) in our body. This subtle and enlivening practice delivers incredible and sustainable experiences of mental clarity, focus, and resilience, along with an elevated mood of joy and peace. Traditionally, pranayama breathwork was practiced as a cleansing technique to prepare the mind and body for deep levels of sustained meditation and higher levels of consciousness as well as a daily health tonic to combat illness and disease, balance the nervous system, and heal depression and anxiety. Recorded 5.15.21
Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring IV
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Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring IV

Learn the art of yogic breathing with ZYW Founder, Kristin Schultz. Pranayama is the control of prana (life force) in our body. This subtle and enlivening practice delivers incredible and sustainable experiences of mental clarity, focus, and resilience, along with an elevated mood of joy and peace. Traditionally, pranayama breathwork was practiced as a cleansing technique to prepare the mind and body for deep levels of sustained meditation and higher levels of consciousness as well as a daily health tonic to combat illness and disease, balance the nervous system, and heal depression and anxiety. Recorded 5.22.21
Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring II
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Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring II

Learn the art of yogic breathing with ZYW Founder, Kristin Schultz. Pranayama is the control of prana (life force) in our body. This subtle and enlivening practice delivers incredible and sustainable experiences of mental clarity, focus, and resilience, along with an elevated mood of joy and peace. Traditionally, pranayama breathwork was practiced as a cleansing technique to prepare the mind and body for deep levels of sustained meditation and higher levels of consciousness as well as a daily health tonic to combat illness and disease, balance the nervous system, and heal depression and anxiety. Recorded 5.8.21
Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring V
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Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring V

Learn the art of yogic breathing with ZYW Founder, Kristin Schultz. Pranayama is the control of prana (life force) in our body. This subtle and enlivening practice delivers incredible and sustainable experiences of mental clarity, focus, and resilience, along with an elevated mood of joy and peace. Traditionally, pranayama breathwork was practiced as a cleansing technique to prepare the mind and body for deep levels of sustained meditation and higher levels of consciousness as well as a daily health tonic to combat illness and disease, balance the nervous system, and heal depression and anxiety. Recorded 5.29.21
Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring I
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Rejuvenating Pranayama for Spring I

Learn the art of yogic breathing with ZYW Founder, Kristin Schultz. Pranayama is the control of prana (life force) in our body. This subtle and enlivening practice delivers incredible and sustainable experiences of mental clarity, focus, and resilience, along with an elevated mood of joy and peace. Traditionally, pranayama breathwork was practiced as a cleansing technique to prepare the mind and body for deep levels of sustained meditation and higher levels of consciousness as well as a daily health tonic to combat illness and disease, balance the nervous system, and heal depression and anxiety. Recorded 5.1.21
Pranayama for Winter Wellness 1:4
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Pranayama for Winter Wellness 1:4

Join Kristin Schultz for the first of our 4-week Pranayama workshop for Winter Wellness. In this session, Kristin will introduce you to Pranayama and guide you through the breath practice of Anuloma Viloma. Pranayama is the art and science of breath - one of the easiest doorways into the capabilities of the human nervous system. Our breath is fundamental to life and touches every aspect of our being: physical, physiological, psycho-emotional, and spiritual. Translated from Sanskrit to mean “mastery of the life force”, or sometimes, “removal of obstacles to free the flow of life force.” Prana is this active and intelligent force connecting everything. And pranayama is the exploration of how we can tap into this universal potential. Remember, there are no prerequisites for this or any of our classes. Here at Zia, we lead in a way that encourages you to advocate for yourself; to reach inside your soul and find your inner strength. Be mindful of physical sensations and navigate your edge with curiosity. Distinguish discomfort from feeling unsafe. Let your teacher know if something feels painful or weird. Advocate for what you need and remember, you are your best teacher. ***Before practice, set yourself up at home with a comfortable seat. You may also want to have tissues handy.
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