Lesson Learned: Nadi Shodhana
Can be practiced at the beginning, middle or end of class.BKS IyengarThe IntentionTo teach alternate nostril breathing and its benefits. Nadi Shodhana – Alternate Nostril BreathingIn pranayama or yoga breathing exercises, we seek to control prana — the vital energy within us. There are over 72,000 nadis or subtle energy channels in our body where prana moves. If the nadis are blocked, prana can’t move freely …
Our Interdisciplinary Approach
At Samatva Yoga we host a range of classes, courses, events and workshops in our lovely energy filled studios in both Kingston Downtown & West End. With our interdisciplinary approach, we cater to everyone: complete beginners, experienced practitioners, pregnant women, kids, teens and parents with babies. Each location hosts two studios, one hot (105 degrees + 40% humidity) and one …
New Class Style: HOT 26 + 2
Hot 26 + 2Often referred to as Original Hot Yoga, this class, developed in the Ghosh lineage in Kolkata (Calcutta) where the climate is naturally very warm, is a 90 minute – set sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. All postures are done twice. It is characterized by a fluctuation between exertion and relaxation where after each posture …