Best Yoga Classes in Greenwich, CT

“Only those who know how to breathe will survive” Shriram Sharma Do you know how to breathe? The breath is the gateway to calming the mind. Our breathing has a direct correlation to our mental and physical state. It is paramount for both our physical and mental health to know how to breathe. The breath is life! Pranayama or the fourth step in Yoga eight step path, entails breathing techniques/exercises that aim to move our Prana / life force through our energetic bodies to prepare us for Meditation. Through its practice one experiences so many benefits, including: Reduced blood pressure Calmed mind Increased lung capacity Supported brain function Reduced stress, depression and anxiety Emotional health and so much more… Let’s gather in person and in safety for an Introduction to Pranayama workshop. We'll go through: 1. An overview of Pranayama/breathing as a traditional Yoga practice. 2. Various Pranayama/breathing techniques that you may take home to continue your practice 3. Ending with a brief Meditation with grounding techniques to address potential trauma that may deter some of us from the practice Journaling prompts will be provided throughout the workshop.