The Subtle Body

Service Description

The breath is the gateway to the subtle body, and to higher states of consciousness. In this workshop, we will look at the 8 limbs of classical yoga and we will experience the breath, linking it to asanas (postures), meditation and chanting. We will look at gross, subtle and causal bodies and to what is beyond. You will learn: - How breath fits into the wider yogic vision - Simple techniques to prepare the body and the mind for breath - How to practice some of the classic pranayamas - How breath can enhance other yoga practices and improve aspects of your life such as sleep and digestion This is an opportunity to explore or to re-connect with the wider purpose of yoga practice as described in the ancient texts, to refine your breath (which can enhance all aspects of life) and to invite a meditative state, which leads to healing. No previous experience is necessary although if you have a pranayama or meditation practice, this workshop will refine it. This workshop is led by guest teacher Laura Gonzalez: "My passion is in understanding yoga as a whole and being faithful to its roots; so apart from teaching ashtanga vinyasa and pranayama, I teach meditation, mantra and the philosophical underpinnings of the practice. They balance each other: from the strong asana of ashtanga, to the spiritual enquiry of meditation and the quieter, devotional aspect of chanting. I love to teach anyone curious about aspects of yoga that go beyond the body, even if they are explored through the body."