Yoga to breathe better
Saturday 23 March
9.30am - 12.30 am
The Life Centre, Jervois Road, Ponsonby​
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Enquiries: pureyoganz@gmail.com
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yoga to breathe better
Have you discovered the link between your breath and state of health?
Are you a mouth breather? Do you suffer from broken sleep, sleep apnea or constant nasal congestion?
Have you ever wondered how yoga can help?
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Everyone can benefit from spending time with their breath & will a little focus on it the benefits of conscious breathing can be profound.
“ Contrary to what most of us might think, no amount of snoring is normal and no amount of sleep apnea comes without risks of serious health effects”. James Nestor - Breath.
These beginner friendly interactive workshops give you a direct experience of the benefits of conscious breathing techniques. Rather than seeing breathing as an extension to asana practice, how about bringing the connection with breath to front & centre of your attention & watch how that changes the way you practice asana.
The breath itself can bring alive the wisdom of yoga.
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Understand more about the mechanisms of breathing & why free and easy breathing is so important
We will uncover some of the underlying patterns that restrict breathing freely & drill down on some of the unhealthy breathing patterns that can manifest in the body and mind.
Walk away with tools to implement on a daily basis that are short, effective & bring lasting change.
Part One of a four Part Series - Join one or all four
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To Join & Pay: $89 paid by 12 March, $108 after this.
Enquiries Welcome - pureyoganz@gmail.com
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topics
Mechanics of breathing
Mouth Breathing
Breathing & Sleep
Yoga asana & techniques to enhance lung awareness & capacity
Working with the nervous system via the breath
topics
Nasal Cleansing
Natural Breath Awareness & Controlling the breath
Daily breathing practice capsule
Alternate Nostril breathing
Yoga for Respiratory Health
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Are the classes suitable for Beginners?Yes, Pure Yoga offers local and online beginner yoga courses for those new to Yoga. Courses focus on building foundational skills in alignment and conscious breathing. Courses are designed for newcomers over a series of weeks which allows for individual attention and practices that build confidence, flexibility, mobility and strength. These courses will set you up to progress further into the Hatha system and to be able to continue at home if that is your goal. For entry level students the Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra courses are the best fit.
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What is included in the Yoga Classes?Each class is holistic in nature including physical postures (Asana), guided breathing (Pranayama) & Meditation components. Pure Yoga is passionate about supporting people to integrate Yoga into daily life so shares tips and resources to help you build sustainable tools.
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Does Pure Yoga offer Teachers Training?Yes, Pure Yoga has been training teachers for the last 10 years in the classical based Hatha, Raja, Mantra, Bhakti Yoga systems, mentoring students and is currently the Program Advisor for Kawai Purapura Yoga School (RYS), 200 Hr & 500 Hr Programs.
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Do you run Yoga classes outside of Auckland?Yes, Pure Yoga travels to locations around NZ bringing speciality workshops, masterclasses & yogic lifestyle events to communities, Yoga studios & corporate settings.
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What type of meditation do you teach?Pure Yoga is grounded in years of meditation practice and training in the classical forms of meditation that are aimed at building the specific skills of meditation and extending these into everyday life so that transformation occurs in a gradual yet lasting way. The techniques include both dynamic and static forms of meditation that prepare the body and mind for inner work. Specific techniques that help to embody relaxation, stillness, witnessing the mind, utilizing breath and energy include; Yoga Nidra, Body stillness, Steady Gazing (Trataka), Inner silence (Antar Mouna). How to use a mala for meditation and gaining a clear understanding of different energy systems and its influence on mental patterns (Vrittis, Samskaras).
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What format does the meditation class take?The classes begin & end with centering in the present moment. Yoga Nidra a deep relaxation practice and one that embeds the essential skills of meditation is used to release tension. A seated meditation practice follows which builds and hones awareness from the gross (body) to more subtle layers of your being (mind, prana & subtle bodies).
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What aspects of Meditation are included?The essential skills of meditation are highlighted in these courses, working to build up from simple to more complex. These skills are broken down each week and linked with lifestyle integration. The techniques are the building blocks of these skills and vary from Yoga Nidra to body based meditation. Some techniques include breath & energy as the main focus. More advanced practices work more directly with the mind & psychic bodies.
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Where is your studio located?Pure Yoga Home studio is located in Torbay, Long Bay on the North Shore of Auckland. It is a fully equipped studio space next to the ocean with high quality Manduka Yoga Mats, custom hand-made bolsters, blankets & meditation cushions. Pure Yoga strives to source eco friendly, natural based products and support local businesses.
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Do you offer one to one yoga guidance?Yes, Pure Yoga has experience working with clients with health challenges, psycho-somatic based imbalances, anxiety, depression, common injuries, beginners through to advanced practitioners. I have trained Yoga teachers since 2009. I combine my vast yogic knowledge and experience plus 20 years of dedicated practice and yogic living to create a session that works for you.