Respira & Architecture of the Breath: Shaping the Breath, Shaping the Mind
In this drop-in class we will explore movement, breath, and meditation based on the Respira Method, a modern approach and distillation of Yantra yoga, a Tibetan form of movement that originates from the 8th century.
Breath is the one of the “three gates” and is said to be the bridge between the body and mind. In the Tibetan tradition, it is said that the mind rides the wind of the breath. Unfortunately, for many of us, we are governed by our emotions, tensions, and thoughts leaving our breath fragmented and unconscious. What if the breath were a source of rejuvenation connecting us to vitality, energy, and well-being? This will be a fun, enlivening, and interoceptive (feeling/sensation) based approach to experiencing simple exercises and postures, and helps us connect us to breath in a more complete and natural way. Folks who attend will come away with a deeper appreciation and understanding of the breath and yoga practice, regardless of tradition.
About the Instructor:
Luke has been studying and practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaches Tibetan yantra yoga and traditional hatha yoga. He was authorized to teach yantra yoga by his teacher Chögyal Namkhai Norbu in 2013. He completed studies of Harmonious Breathing with Fabio in 2015 and has been inspired by the insight it has provided in unlocking the benefits of mindful breathing with people from all walks of life. Luke is also a California licensed massage therapist and nationally certified Ayurveda practitioner (NAMA-AD) with a bodywork practice utilizing tui na, energetic,and orthopedic manual therapy techniques.
Contact: Lukekaramol@gmail.com
Cost: $15-25
$20 suggested, $25 community supporter, $15 accessibility rate