NEW: Yoga Breathing at Guided Yoga

There's a new feature at Guided Yoga! We heard the requests from our members, and are now introducing Yoga breathing or Pranayama classes. In keeping with the Guided Yoga philosophy, classes are available at all levels- from beginner to advanced, and are customized for the individual user.

The health benefits of pranayama, both mental and physical, are myriad. In the short term, yoga breathing practice can improve relaxation, focus and detoxification of the body. Long term benefits can include such important goals as lowered blood pressure, improved sleep patterns, weight loss, improved metabolic rate as well as a host of others. By improving our way of breathing, we are combating all of the negative effects of stress and poor lifestyle choices we sometimes encounter in this hectic world.

Pranayama translates as “life-breath-extension.” The thought behind it is that by learning to extend and channel the breath, we are using the body’s natural power to heal itself. The breath carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, and removes impurities from our blood and organs for excretion as we exhale. Breathing problems such as asthma and emphysema cause enormous problems for the body, but how often do we think about breathing when we are healthy?

Let's stay healthy! Try Guided Yoga today!