When stressed, we often seek refuge in relaxation exercises, namely, in breathing exercises. But stress management – with its implicit expectations of self-control - itself can cause stress. The ancient art of Anapanasati (which means simply mindfulness of breath as it is), is a stress-free approach to relaxation.
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 (that take “work” out of breath-work, while allowing a practitioner to use natural, spontaneous breath as a powerful focal point for mindfulness).”
This part-didactic and part-experiential masterclass will focus on:
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You will need: