Experience the infinite benefits of pranayama, whilst moving towards meditation and increasing levels of stillness.

Emma has significantly benefitted over the last twenty years from pranayama and meditation as imparted by her various teachers, including Emil Wendel and his partner, Anouk, who teach Hatha yoga, and from Helen Macpherson of TSYP in the tradition of Desikachar and Krishnamacharya.

Taking place:

Sunday 2 November 
Sunday 9 November 
Sunday 23 November 
Sunday 30 November 

All are welcome from complete beginners to those more experienced, but please note that you must be comfortable sitting for 45 minutes. It is a friendly and informal affair, sitting on the floor with Emma or on a chair as you choose.

She wishes to honour the tradition of the teaching, where students sit with the teacher in person, and are alert to the teachings, so there is a commitment to each session from both parties.

In the sessions, Emma will touch briefly on the roots of pranayama and will explain a little about each breathing technique. Essentially though, besides moving and activating the energy within our bodies, pranayama provides an opportunity for focusing awareness and is said to be the bridge between the physical practices of yoga and the workings of the mind.

The physical benefits may include decreasing stress levels, improving quality of sleep, increasing mindfulness, supporting healthy digestion and elimination, lowering blood pressure, improving lung function and supporting nervous function.

However, pranayama becomes a tool towards meditation and increasing levels of stillness.

WHEN: Every Sunday throughout November

WHERE: Cobo Community Centre (upstairs)

TIME: 10am - 10:45am

COST: £60 for the block or £18 drop-in, no refunds for missed classes

Please bring something comfortable to sit/lie on, chairs are also available.