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Breathwork yoga
Breath as the whole practice
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Breathwork and pranayama classes work with the breath itself — slowing it, balancing it, lengthening the exhale — usually seated or lying down, with little or no movement.
- Pace
- Slow and still
- Room
- Room temperature
- Intensity
- Low physically, strong in effect
What to expect
- Sitting on a block or lying with a bolster for most of the session.
- A few simple techniques taught slowly and repeated.
- Long silences between rounds so you can feel the effect.
- A closing rest or short meditation.
Good to know
- Rapid techniques like kapalabhati are not suitable in pregnancy or with heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions — tell the teacher beforehand.
- If you feel dizzy, stop and breathe normally. Nothing here should feel forced.
Who it suits
Anyone stressed, sleeping badly or new to yoga who would rather sit than flow, and experienced students wanting to steady their practice.
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Breathwork yoga, answered
- What is a breathwork yoga class like?
- Breathwork and pranayama classes work with the breath itself — slowing it, balancing it, lengthening the exhale — usually seated or lying down, with little or no movement. Pace is slow and still, the room is room temperature, and intensity is low physically, strong in effect.
- Who is breathwork yoga for?
- Anyone stressed, sleeping badly or new to yoga who would rather sit than flow, and experienced students wanting to steady their practice.
- What is breathwork yoga?
- Breathwork yoga is one of the practice styles taught by studios and teachers on YogaConnect. Each listing below describes how that teacher approaches breathwork, the levels they welcome and what a class looks like.
- Where can I take a breathwork yoga class?
- The studios and teachers listed here offer breathwork yoga in person and online. Open a profile to see their weekly schedule, prices and how to book.
- Is breathwork yoga good for beginners?
- Levels vary by teacher. Every profile lists the levels it teaches, so look for beginner or all-levels before you book your first breathwork class.