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stillpoint yoga
yoga meditation and philosophy with Lynn
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Pranayama Prerequisites/Foundational Practices Month 4: ¨ Science of Breath, Chapter 3, “Following Your Nose, Nasal Function & Energy” ¨ YI Reprint, “Balancing Active and Receptive Energies, the Practice of Nadi Shodhanam” Practice: ¨ First two weeks – three rounds of 12 breaths of one method of Nadi Shodhanam ¨ Second two weeks – three rounds of 12 breaths of one method of Nadi Shodhanam three times per day ¨ Familiarize yourself with three beginning methods of Nadi Shodhanam that you would be prepared to teach to a class ¨ Journal for five minutes a week on your observations about this practice
Month 5:
Readings: ¨ Science of Breath, Chapter 4, “Portal to Higher Awareness, the Science of Breath” ¨ YI Reprint, “Bhastrika & Kapalabhati“
Practice: ¨ Daily practice of ten minutes – your choice of practices from the first four months ¨ During the month, read and experiment with Kapalabhati so you have a basic understanding of the practice. Prepare a list of questions or concerns to address at the second-year retreat. ¨ During the month, read and experiment with Bhastrika so you have a basic understanding of the practice. Prepare a list of questions or concerns to address at the second-year retreat. ¨ Journal for five minutes a week on your observations about this practice
Before the second-year retreat: ¨ Review your journals from the last five months. Contemplate and journal on your experiences. ¨ Prepare a list of questions for discussion at the retreat.
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