Pop Up Pranayama May 10 (sub), 17, 24, 31 Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria B.C.

In the Iyengar Yoga tradition, pranayama serves as the essential bridge between the physical "vessel" of asana and the inward journey of the soul. B.K.S. Iyengar taught that the body must first be "baked" and strengthened through asana to handle the powerful energy of the breath, which purifies the nervous system and calms the fluctuations of the mind. By practicing pranayama, you move beyond mere physical exercise to regulate your life force, shifting the body into a state of deep "rest and digest" that reduces stress and enhances mental clarity. Ultimately, this disciplined breathing creates the cellular stillness and internal stability required to transition from the movement of postures into the profound silence of meditation.