Breath Masterclass with Siobhan Fitzgerald

Breathing is of the most paramount importance in Yoga and in

life.

The science of Pranayama has been researched for so long now

its evidence is clear cut on health benefits from even a very

short daily practice routine. In can cure modern disease,

digestive problems, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Insomnia,

Fibromyalgia, ADHD, Hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid problems,

Hyperacidity ….. all can be brought under control by the right

balance of breath-work practices. In Yoga shastra it mentions

Asana…. or physical Yoga in 1 or 2 times ….then dedicates a good

16 – 17 points to the benefits of Pranayama …. The fourth limb of

Yoga. Pranayama is a balancer for your internal system ….it will

regulate and bring all your systems under control and into

harmony….. it leads you into the higher states of sensory

withdrawal with ease on a path to meditation …. it will help with

purifying the cells and it can rid the body of disease…..it

completes the goal of Yoga …..to control the Chitta (fluctuations

of the mind) …..the mind is calm….. it has the ability to change

the brainwaves to calm…..to slow down the sympathetic nervous

system and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system…..

the mind becomes a happier place ……this tool of scientific

research is the way forward in this western world of stress

induced diseases……. We can learn how to in this breath master

class and we can learn why. Some practices are good for specific

cases. So if you would like to learn some more and use this in

your own life come and learn how to and feel the changes for

yourself.

Part 1 learning the essence of breath work. We understand the 3

body types according to Ayurveda ( Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and we

understand some laws of correct breath work approach and we

experience how to do everything in a systematic approach. It will

bring a sense of calm to the body and the mind and reduce the high

emotions and stress.

In part1 we will also look at diseases of Vata .. the people who have

air element dominant in the body according to Ayurveda, suffer more

from being cold, having dryness or hair and skin and bones, suffer

muscular pain, nervous disorders and so on ….breath work and diet

can balance and offset the effects bringing them a much more

desirable environment.

Part 2 A recap on the essence of breath work. and understand laws

of correct breath work approach and we continue to do everything in

a systematic approach. It will bring a sense of calm to the body and

the mind and reduce the high emotions and stress.

In part 2 we will look at diseases of Pitta …the people who have

more fire element dominant, A type personalities, hypertension,

acidity problems, inflammation and menstrual irregularities….it also

affects oily teenage skin and hormones and is higher in pregnancy,

menopause and puberty…..so we can learn again through diet and

breath work how to offset the dis-ease …and bring nurturing and

ease once more.

Part 3 re enforcing of breath work this far , trying newer practices

and continue with laws of correct breath work approach and we

experience how to do everything in a systematic approach. It will

bring a sense of calm to the body and the mind and reduce the high

emotions and stress.

In part 3 we address Kapha dosha where people have more earth

element present and suffer from fluid retention problems, sluggish

digestion, coolness in the body, congestion in the tissues and

especially the lungs. In this session we will again address the issues

in this body type and give solutions to help with diet change and

breath work. Bringing lightness and happier sense of self for these

conditions.

Namaste

Siobhan