When stressed, we often seek refuge in relaxation exercises such as breathing exercises. Yet stress management - with its implicit expectations of self-control - can itself cause stress. The ancient art of Anapanasati (which means simply mindfulness of breath as it is), is a stress-free approach to relaxation.

About the Workshop

In this original masterclass by Pavel Somov, you will learn to differentiate between control-focused approaches to breath-work (such as Pranayama and diaphragmatic breathing) and control-free, acceptance-focused approaches to breath-work.

With focus on control-free approaches, we will explore how we can take 'work' out of breath-work, while allowing a practitioner to use natural, spontaneous breath as a powerful focal point for mindfulness. 

This masterclass includes both teaching and experiential exercises. The session will focus on:

• Relaxation vs meditation
• How to cultivate mindfulness as effortless relaxation
• The potential mistakes of breath-work
• Control-focused breath work vs acceptance-focused awareness
• Practices to take away beyond the masterclass

Further Information:

• No prior mindfulness experience required. Everyone is welcome.
• This class will be held on Zoom. 
• Registrants will receive additional details a few days before the masterclass. 
• The teacher and participants will be live and visible. There will be group and one-to-one interaction as you would expect in a traditional classroom setting.
• Please contact us (friend@londonmindful.com) if you'd like to test Zoom or your internet connection before the session.

You Will Need:

• A PC, laptop, Macbook or tablet with access to Zoom
• A webcam and microphone
• A stable internet connection
• A private space where you can be undisturbed

Concession Rates:

To ensure our offering is open to all, we offer a limited number of concession spaces on all courses and workshops.

If you would like to apply, please complete our >> Concession Rate Questionnaire << and we will get back to you as soon as possible.