Pranayama • Breath Of Life
Breath is fascinating. It’s the only part of the autonomic nervous system that we can consciously control. In doing so, we can affect powerful change in our physical, psychological and spiritual lives. Because of this, some form of breath focus can be found in every spiritual tradition, be it breathwork or chanting of mantras, or types of prayer.
We’ve all experienced the power of a few deep breaths to help calm and reset our nervous system during stressful times. Pranayama breathwork supercharges these effects.
What is Pranayama?
Prana is universal life force. It’s what animates all living things and it’s what is allowing me to type these words. Pranayama is the process of consciously drawing that life force in and expanding its flow throughout our physical and energetic bodies.
Pranayama For Emotional & Physical Healing
Everything is energy. In a healed state, we are a constant flow of life force energy through pathways or meridians, called nadis. Spiritual lineages have long understood that dis-ease is a result of a blockage of that energy flow.
The practice of pranayama breathwork organically finds and releases energetic blockages in the body, returning us to a greater state of flow. That is how pranayama breathwork facilitates emotional and physical healing.
Breathwork For Spiritual Growth & Awakening
When blocks have been removed from the energetic pathways of the body, prana can move into and up the center channel of the body, called sushumna. In doing so, it progressively awakens higher levels of consciousness, leading ultimately to samadhi, spiritual awakening.
Interested in a healing ritual? Let's chat.
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A man of integrity and humility, he honors the lineages of his mentors and has a deep connection with those he engages with. I feel so fortunate to have met him!"
- Chris Ruggiero
FAQs / What You Should Know
How is this practice different or unique from other breathwork practices?
Many different styles of breathwork are gaining in popularity these days, from the Wim Hof approach to Holotropic breathwork, to Rebirthing Breathwork.
This breathwork practice is offered in a very gentle, receptive approach. This enables the regenerative benefits of being in the parasympathetic nervous system. Through this state we can also access the physical and spiritual healing benefits of breathwork.
Will I be performing the pranayama breath for the full 90 minutes?
No, the active part of our breathwork session is just a touch over 20 minutes. The practice also includes breath retention periods and an extended savasana to allow the benefits for the practice to be fully integrated.
We will also connect over your intentions, review pranayama breath, and perform gentle balancing breaths to optimize your results.
What is my (Steve’s) role during a breathwork session?
I will serve as guide for your breathwork journey. This may include offering energy healing, sacred sound frequencies and essential oils during the practice.
Do I need to do any preparation before my breathwork session?
Preparation has a big impact on the success of your breathwork practice. The following are a few suggestions to optimize your results:
• Eat light, easy-to-digest meals for the 24-hour period before your breathwork session
• Avoid any food at least 2-3 hours before your session time
• Refrain from any stimulants or intoxicants, including caffeine and alcohol ideally for at least the 24 hours prior to your session
• Wear comfortable clothing