Guy Powiecki

Mula Bandha is one of the most fundamental things in physical yoga, both for asana and pranayama.  Though for many of us it is hard to connect to.

Using a number of techniques this class guides you through different ways of trying to find and form a relationship with your mula bandha or pelvic floor.

One of the building blocks of yoga.

If your exhale is good and you are feeling ready to start working with kumbhaka, this class gives a good start.

Designed for those already familiar with pranayama we introduce breath holding. We will work with the first stage of holding the breath in pranayama so that you can become familiar with it.

Once we have become familiar with working with our breath and have got used to doing a double length exhale, the next step is to hold our breath.

In pranayama there is a specific way of doing this, to be done with the bandhas.

This short tutorial outlines the basic fundamental points.

Nadi Shodana translates as nerve cleansing. Another name for it is Anuloma Viloma. In English, we might describe as alternate nostril breathing.

Fundamental pranayama designed to bring the energy channels, the brain, and the nervous system into balance.

Perfect breath practice preparing the mind for meditation.

The foundation of pranayama.

An excellent meditation class for those not used to sitting.  We work on relaxing tension in the face and the body, connecting to the breath and practicing mindfulness.

Simple and beneficial for everyone.  Begin your relationship to the present moment!

In traditional yoga in pre-modern India.  One did postures as a preparation for pranayama while pranayama was seen as the best preparation for meditation.

We follow this ancient set up in this class.  Starting with slow sun salutes, moving into simple pranayama and finishing with a short meditation.

Go deeper and deeper.

A short five minute talk about what pranayama is and how does it work.

This class is designed to both strengthen and increase suppleness.  The traditional Hatha approach is slower and we take a resting pose between the more demanding poses.

The slowness and time to digest the poses creates a more meditative environment and we try to do some of the poses with our eyes closed.

You will work your body in all the directions that it needs, while at the same time nourishing your energy and soothing your nervous system.

Specially designed to help runners. It will increase your suppleness, stretching overworked muscles, decompressing the spine and relieving tension in sore trouble spots.

Greater range of motion and awareness in your body will help your recovery time and your performance when you continue running.  

We work through the hamstrings, calves, quads, hips, spine, and ankles.

This short pranayama class packs a lot in. The first exercises focus on the health of the digestive system and the free flow of energy, letting go of tension in the abdomen.  

We will practice different kriyas and breathing techniques like Uddiyana bandha Kriya, Agni Sara, Anuloma viloma or alternate nostril breathing, one of the most fundamental pranayamas for bringing the system and the brain into balance. The class will finish with a very calming Brahmari pranayama.

Easy and very beneficial for your physical and mental health.

Inspired by Free Diving, great health benefits for anyone.  Simple stretches are done with the breath held. Increase the elasticity of your rib cage and the expansion of your chest. Improve your breath holding ability.