Bhastrika Flow (50m)

Former Prana Life video. Enjoy this advanced beginner+ minimum-cue 50-minute vinyasa that offers intermittent sessions of bhastrika (bellows breath) pranayama throughout an active vinyasa in the first half of the class. The second half of the class will focus on finishing poses to enhance flexibility, a parasympathetic state, and stillness within the mind~body.

Bhastrika pranayama creates tapas (the inner heat of yoga that purifies physically and spiritually) within the body.

Bhastrika benefits from Banyan Botanicals (https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/yoga/bhastrika-pranayama/:

· Balances excess vata, pitta (when practiced gently), and kapha

· Burns ama (toxins)

· Cleanses and rejuvenates the lungs

· Increases lung capacity

· Tones the muscles of the heart, bronchial tree, diaphragm, and abdomen

· Helps to strengthen the heart and lungs

· Infuses the blood with oxygen

· Facilitates the proper removal of carbon dioxide from the blood and tissues

· Kindles agni (the digestive fire), and tones the digestive system as a whole

· Cleanses and invigorates the liver, pancreas, and spleen

· Alleviates allergies and asthma

· Cleanses the nasal passages, sinuses, and chest of excess mucus

· Improves circulation

· Supports proper elimination

· Balances and strengthens the nervous system

· Induces a sense of peace, tranquility, and focus

· Promotes vigor and vitality in the mind and body

Bhastrika contraindications from Banyan Botanicals (same link as above):

Bhastrika should not be practiced by pregnant or menstruating women. It is also contraindicated for individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, hernia, gastric ulcer, epilepsy, vertigo, significant nosebleeds, detached retina, glaucoma, recent abdominal surgery, and anyone at risk for stroke. Those suffering from asthma or chronic bronchitis should practice bhastrika only under the guidance of an experienced teacher.

PLEASE ALWAYS FIRST CHECK WITH YOUR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IF IT IS SAFE FOR YOU TO PRACTICE PRANAYAMA.

If you wish to practice this yoga class with music, I recommend calm music to assist in stilling the mind while you move on your mat. Some good choices would be Tibetan singing bowls, Solfeggio Frequencies or Gregorian Chants.

Please remember to move in a pain-free range, modifying as desired and resting when needed in your pose of choice 💗.

Two options to purchase:

1. a la carte at $10 per class, valid for 7 days from date of purchase
2. in Immersive Packages, purchase a 4-class card for $30, a savings of 25%, valid for 60 days from date of purchase