Changing how you breathe can change how you feel, think, and sleep. Pranayama, breathing practices, provides us with techniques to calm anxiety, sharpen focus, and restore balance to the nervous system. The yogic texts outline surprisingly accessible and impactful ways to control the breath to give you the ability to regulate the body while clearing and focusing the mind. Over four 90 minute classes, we will cover the pranayama techniques outlined in The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, one of the most influential yogic texts. Each week will be cumulative, allowing you to integrate and understand each step in building a sustainable, personal practice.