The value of slowing down is true freedom.

In this 24 minute breathing practice that integrates meditation (yoga nidra self inquiry) and simple movements for the last few minutes to come back, you will experience how it feels when you reconnect with a powerful yoga tool often overlooked: the breath.

The formal technique is called viloma in Sanskrit which transliterates as “against the grain” (or against the wave 🌊 as we are in Cancer ♋️ season ☀️ :)

What happens when you go against the norm?

Either in your own energetic pattern as you reach toward a growing edge, or culturally, if you don’t fit in our cookie-cutter society?

Before your emotions have you go grab a bag of chips ahoy 🍪 , set sail with this journey.

If you want to shift something in your enegry (gross body to subtle field) there’s no more efficient, or effective, way than the breath.

This integrated pranayama yoga and meditation practice is intended to slow down the mind 🧠 , let go of ego dominance, and ironically, sense your fullness 🌟 . (Perfect for full moon 🌕 , which happens to coincide with letting go on July 4th). That’s where true freedom is. Beyond the (limitations of the) mind.

A note for those new to breathing/pranayama as a yoga practice: This practice is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, as guidance is offered for both longer holds and more subtle nuances, as well as when you just need to weather the storms 🧠 of the mind. Now you can brain storm ideas 💡 instead of swirl in distress 😉 .

What does freedom look like for you?

When you’re ready to exhale 😮‍💨…find out and let me know!

Happy “Independence” Day!