LLDAN 246 - Pranayama Yoga (Breath Work)

We are born as deep, healthy 'belly breathers', but years of stress and environmental conditioning turns 90% of US adults into shallow chest breathers. We can regain our ability to breathe in a slow, deep, healthy manner through the practice of pranayama. Pranayama calms the nervous system and alters metabolism to be more efficient, providing a host of benefits such as a strengthened immune system, improved digestion, weight loss, and increased lung capacity and VO2 max. Pranayama is guaranteed to surprise new participants, and it always keeps people coming back for more. It is a great practice on its own or as a complement to other yoga practices. Ideal for those who wish to lose weight, calm the mind, improve overall health, or continue with yogic practice during periods of injury. Discover the many benefits of pure Yogic power breathing! Erin has a PhD in pharmacology and is a biology professor at the U. She has been practicing yoga since 1982 and is certified as a yoga instructor through D'ana Baptiste. Erin's specialty is helping people with medical conditions and people in crisis through restorative and therapeutic yoga, pranayama, and meditation.