Boundless Breath: Exploration of Pranayama Techniques

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Dates
Sunday 04/28/2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Pricing
$33.00 Boundless Breath: Exploration of Pranayama Techniques


Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation. It involves controlling your breath in different styles and lengths. Consciously focusing on our breath can clear the physical and emotional obstacles in our body to free the breath and flow of prana-- life energy. Due to the daily activities and stressors in our lives, our breath can often become shallow, labored, and erratic. Our breathing patterns are also very closely linked to our emotional states. In this workshop, you will experience several pranayama techniques that span the spectrum of energizing the body to calming the body. Through these techniques you will develop a stronger connection to your breath, giving you a deeper attunement of your physical, mental, and emotional bodies and help anchor your awareness in the present moment. Learn the following breathing techniques that you can take with you on and off the mat:

· Dirga Pranayama: Three Part Breath

· Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: Alternate Nostril Breath

· Kapalabhati Pranayama: Skull Shining Breath

· Bhramari Pranayama: Humming Bee Breath

· Ujjayi Pranayama: Breath of the Conqueror/Victorious Breath

· Box and Triangle Breathing

· Udgeeth Pranayama: Chanting Breath


What you may consider bringing from home:

· A pillow or cushion to sit on (some bolsters are available in the studio)

· A blanket or shawl for comfort

· Water

· Lungs ready to breathe!



Codie Williams

Codie served in the United States Marine Corps for 13 years. While in the military she explored many different physical practices such as bodybuilding, olympic weight lifting, long-distance running, indoor and outdoor cycling, and more. It wasn't until she stepped onto a yoga mat for the first time around 2008 that she recognized this was a practice that could be sustained for a lifetime. Codie says, "I came to yoga for the physical practice but I stayed with yoga for the mental clarity, agility, and stillness that are inevitable side effects of the practice."

After departing the military, Codie became deeply curious about the world around her and the world within her. This led her to begin to travel the world, solo, to discover different healing modalities that spoke to her soul. Throughout her travels, Codie became a 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, and trained in the arts of Sound Healing ,Breathwork, Reiki, and more. Her path in life is now dedicated to holding sacred space for others to meet themselves, discover their true nature through self-exploration, and heal. Codie says "My prayer is that I can spread love, authenticity, and vulnerability to everyone I meet so that all beings may live full and joyful lives."

You can be sure that Codie's classes will never be too serious. Her classes have
been described as "receiving a warm hug from a friend". Codie's open heart and
encouraging smiles create a space where discipline, play, exploration, and
acceptance can meet on the mat.


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