Intro to Pranayama Part 1

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Meditation Intermediate

Lisa Walford

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Published on February 9, 2015

Breath is our connection to vitality, tranquility, and an internal locus of control. Breath awareness helps us discover the shape, volume, and quality of each breath. This class begins with simple movement and leads into an introduction to the practice of pranayama, or breath extension, expansion, and awareness. You can practice the whole or part of the session.

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