Description

This day will explore Pranayama as it appears in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Practices will include:

• Nadi Shodana – preliminary practices, balancing and attuning rhythms, classic practice and therapeutic applications.
• Kapalabhati and Bhastrika – similarities and differences leading into the full practice of Bhastrika and then exploring the therapeutic application of the energies created in this practice. 
• Surya Bhedana and Ujjayi  - their connection with and intended effects concerning Ida and Pingala Nadis.
• Sitkari and Sheetali – the ‘Cooling Breaths’. Classic practice and variations.
• The day will include integrated Asana, movement and Relaxation Kriyas.
• The day will include the practice of Bandha, but alternatives will be given. 

A full set of handouts covering all of the practices accompany the day.

The organiser is Vashti Greenwood

Philip Xerri

Philip was born in Cardiff, Wales. He was an accomplished athlete and rugby player in his youth. He became a ‘wanderer’ in his 20’s and then aged 28 walked into a yoga class run by Philip Jones in Cardiff. This was a major turning point. Since this time Philip has continually practiced and taught Yoga and Pranayama throughout the UK and Europe.
Philip went on to study yoga and Pranayama with Dr. Swami Gitananda in India 1980/1981, graduated with an honours degree in Comparative Religion 1984 and a Post Graduate Certficate of Education in Religious Studies 1985. He has experienced many different schools of yoga, qualified in Remedial Massage, Reflexology and Touch for Health.
He has also written manuals on How To Teach Pranayama, a short fictional novel based in India entitled  “Seek And You Will Not Find” and has also produced a CD of Yogic Poetry and Stories which aim to portray various ‘spiritual’ concepts in new and different ways – often with a humorous twist!

Additional Information

Please complete a Health Questionnaire and email it to pax_yoga@google.com.

We recommend having your lunch prepared beforehand, as you would for an in-person event. 

What to Bring

Yoga mat and comfortable props for sitting and learning.