Most of you know, if you have been subscribed to the iHanuman Newsletter for some time, that we pay a lot of attention to the changes and transitions of the natural world. Every year, we are prompted by traditional healing philosophy to reinvigorate pranayama practice in the fall. The fall is the season of letting go and releasing as well as the organs of the Lungs and Large Intestines.
There is so much emphasis on the physical practice of asana in most yoga classes. This physical movement is important to help move the energy through the meridians or nadis, as they are called in the traditional Indian philosophy of yoga. Asana practice helps us stay physically fit as we move energy through the body, strengthen and stretch our muscles, and clean out our physical vessel. Once we have established our asana practice, however, it is integral that we begin to establish our pranayama practice. Pranayama practice has a similar effect of moving energy/breath through the channels of the body and clearing these channels on an even deeper level.
I was fortunate to have spent several years apprenticing with Senior Iyengar Teacher, John Schumacher, and during this time, I attended his year-long pranayama class. During these weekly hour-long pranayama classes, John methodically introduced the practice of pranayama and took us through the lying down and seated ujjayi and viloma pranayama practices, as well as more advanced digital pranayama. After several months of daily practice my pranayama practice became as important, if not more so, than my asana practice. This practice is a gift and something that is even easier to take with you as you travel through life’s ups and downs and the various seasons of life.
So as a gift to you all and in order to help inspire your pranayama practice, we are offering 20% off all pranayama classes in our store for the month of November. Three of our senior Iyengar teachers offer various levels of pranayama classes from beginner to advanced. Use the Coupon Code BREATHE during the month of November to receive the discount on any of the pranayama classes in our store.
We hope you will be inspired to establish or re-establish a daily pranayama practice this fall with the help of these master teachers.
Just a small way of saying thank you for your support!
With Gratitude,
Sara Agelasto
Listen to an Introduction to the Practice of Pranayama with John Schumacher.
Listen to a recording from the first class of John's year long pranayama course about the why and how and importance of practicing pranayama. Listen to John's 20 minute introduction to his pranayama course Now! John created an introductory pranayama compilation which is appropriate for beginning students of pranayama. Download the compilation Pranayama: Preparations and Beginnings Now! Listen to sample recordings from all of John's pranayama classes and download classes from beginning to more advanced in his collection in our download store Now! Remember to Use the Coupon Code BREATHE during the month of November to Receive 20% OFF all Pranayama Recordings.
Download Pranayama Recordings with Senior Teacher, Lois Steinberg, PhD.
Lois Steinberg includes pranayama practice as part of her 4 week rotation of classes in her intermediate and advanced classes. She also includes pranayama as part of her annual intensive classes. Listen to Samples and Download Lois Steinberg's pranayama classes now!
Enjoy All Levels Pranayama Classes with Kofi Busia!
Senior Teacher, Kofi Busia, teaches All Levels Pranayama Classes in the mornings during his workshops taught at Common Ground Healing Arts in Charlottesville, Virginia. Listen to samples of Kofi's All Levels Pranayama Classes and Download Now! Remember to Use the Coupon Code BREATHE during the month of November to Receive 20% OFF all Pranayama Recordings.