MIND BREATH & BODY YOGA

ABOUT

Want to go deeper into your yoga practice? In these general-intermediate level vinyasa classes, we will focus on building a stronger pranayama and asana practice. Each class will have a different focus or goal. Flo will also share tips on how to prepare for and ultimately achieve some of the more challenging postures such as arm balances and inversions.

Flo’s focus is on tuning into the breath, combining breath and movement, working without strain, and gradually building ease of movement and strength through correct technique. This approach greatly enhances the benefits of the practice, providing not just better health, but a deepened state of self-awareness, and peace of mind whilst also avoiding injury.

Because Flo’s expertise lies in paring back the unnecessary additions that are often added to the practice, you will understand the true foundation of each technique offered.

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Equipment suggested;

3 x wool blankets

Bolster

Block

Strap

Yoga mat.

SCHEDULE

These classes suit practitioners who have been attending classes consistently for a minimum of 1 year. We will be using general-intermediate level asana and pranayama techniques.

Tuesday June 2nd-Flowing Vinayasa Grounding and Balancing Practice-all welcome.

Tuesdays -June 9th-July 14th- 5.30pm-7pm

“Yoga to Balance the Prana Vayus.”

This set of classes goes deeper into working with the subtle energies or prana vayus, which we can access through breath-work, targeted asana, mantra (sound vibration) visualisation and meditation techniques. We will explore chanting as well as some of the more esoteric meditation practices within this course.

Class 1-Tuesday June 9th 5.30-7pm

APANA VAYU is the energy that moves downward and resides in the lower abdomen and pelvis. It relates to the earth element, and to mooladhara chakra. Apana is the energy that helps us to become grounded and solid. Also it helps up to detoxify, moving wastes out of the tissues. Apana vayu when activated helps to cleanse the mind, assisting us in letting go of unhelpful thoughts and ideas. We will connect with and activate Apana vayu with targeted asana, (including standing postures and forward bends) pranayama, (including long exhale and exhale hold) visulaisation and chanting techniques, within a flowing vinyasa format.

Class 2-Tuesday 16th June 5.30-7pm

SAMANA VAYU is the energy that moves from side to side in the mid section of the body around the navel area. It relates to the water element, and to manipura chakra. Samana is the energy that helps us with our physical digestion,but also our mental digestion-assisting us to assimilate life’s experiences in a more balanced way. We will connect with and activate Samana vayu with targeted asana, (including twists, forward and back bends) pranayama, (including even inhale and exhale) visulaisation and chanting techniques, within a flowing vinyasa format.

Class 3-Tuesday 23rd June 5.30-7pm

PRANA VAYU is the energy that moves upwards and resides in the thoracic region. It relates to the fire element, and to anahata chakra. Prana is the energy that gives us abundant vitality, stamina and courage to meet life’s challenges. We will enhance Prana vayu with targeted asana, (including back bends and chest opening) pranayama, (including long inhale and inhale hold) visualisation and chanting techniques, within a flowing vinyasa format.

Class 4-Tuesday 30th June 5.30-7pm

UDANA VAYU is the energy that moves upwards in the region of the head and face, and spirals downwards through the legs and arms. Udana vayu when balanced heals ailments and improves acuity of the sense organs and co-ordination, as well as speech. We will activate strong Udana with targeted asana, (including back bends, inversions and movements of the extremities) pranayama, (including long inhale and inhale hold) visualisation and chanting techniques, within a flowing vinyasa format.

Class 5-Tuesday 7th July 5.30-7pm

VYANA VAYU is the energy that moves all around the body is all directions. It balances the other vayus and tops them up when they get low. It is like a reserve battery of energy-our ‘second wind’. It also improves our circulation and vitality. We will activate strong Vyana with targeted asana, (including dynamic movements, arm balances and inversions) pranayama, (including long inhale and inhale hold) visualisation and chanting techniques, within a flowing vinyasa format.

Class 6-Tuesday 14th July 5.30-7pm

A pactice to enhance and balance all of the vayus, leaving us energised and yet relaxed.