Pranayama
with Joni Yecalsik

The simple act of breathing is something we perform several times a minute every day of our lives. Breathing is basic to life from a baby’s first cry to “breathing your last.”  Yet – how simple is breathing and are we really accomplished at it after all that practice?

The most basic definition of the Yogic practice of pranayama is the rhythmic control of breath. In the spectrum of Yoga, it follows the physical practice of asanas and is the beginning of the inward journey of yoga. At the most accomplished level, it allows the practitioner to control the energies of the physical body.

The benefits of pranayama include better respiratory health, the ability to calm the mind and body and achieve a meditative state as the practitioner moves from gross to subtle. Pranayama practice maintains the health of all body systems and encourages a more balanced integration of body, mind and breath.

This course will be taught for those who have completed at least six months of asana classes and will encompass the following topics:

• Breathing awareness
• The anatomy of breathing
• Positioning yourself for breathing
• Basic supine pranayama technique
• Basic seated pranayama techniques
• An introduction to the theory of pranayama
  Please check the General Schedule for any changes to the schedule below.

Saturday 8:20 - 9:50 am with Joni Yecalsik
July 31, Sept 25, Nov 20, 2010
Jan 29, Mar 26, May 21, July 30, Sept 24, Nov 19, 2011

Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Joni Yecalsik
Aug 21, Oct 30, Dec 18, 2010
Feb 19, Apr 30, June 25, Aug 27, Oct 29, Dec 17, 2011

Sunday 8:00 - 9:00 am with Jay Stewart
 Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12, 2010

Location: Studio Yoga Madison
2 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJ
973-966-5311 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it