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Enjoy and relax your way into clear breath and increased Prana (life energy) with Neti Massage, Dynamic and Power yoga, Sivananda, Vinyasa flow yoga and Vibrant Hatha yoga classes at Gina Conway (Spa and Yoga Studios) in Wimbledon, South London.

Ujjayi breath

Yoga is an energy practice and Yogic breathing or Pranayama techniques influence this flow of energy affecting our health on all levels. It is suggested that Pranayama is the most important element of a yoga practice. These techniques have been used since ancient times in conjunction with asanas (postures) to bring the body and mind to an optimum state of balance. One particular form of Pranayama which is most typically done in association with asana practice is Ujjayi breath. This is also called ocean breath or cobra breath because of the sounds associated to this breathing.

Ujjayi is diaphragmatic breath which goes right down into the belly. The heavy sound is created by moving the glottis as air passes through.

Come to one of our yoga classes to learn more about this technique.

The benefits of Ujjayi breath are plenty and among them are increased blood oxygenation, regulating blood pressure, removing carbon dioxide from lung tissue, strengthens the diaphragm, boosts immunity, helps relieve asthma and other respiratory diseases etc. It also helps the mind to stay present and self-aware thus giving the technique a meditative quality.

Our Vinyasa flow, De-stress yoga and Vibrant Hatha yoga classes at GC Yoga Studios all utilize this form of breath to enhance practice.

Sivananda yoga on Wednesdays at 8pm includes Anuloma Viloma and Kapalabhati breathing exercises specifically to calm the mind and ease respiration problems such as allergies and asthma. Come to this class to see how these techniques can benefit you.

Dynamic and Power yoga also use powerful Pranayama techniques which help purify the blood and lymph system. The strong asana practice builds stamina and endurance. A typical Power yoga class would work on stretching and compressing the entire body and waste products like carbon dioxide, lactic acid and lymphatic fluid from deep tissues of the body are released, something a gym session just cannot reach!

Come to our Dynamic and Power yoga class at GC Yoga Studios to get a great workout! There is one Dynamic or Power yoga class every evening of the week at GC Yoga Studios!!

Neti Massage

Neti Massage offered in our GC Spa is another relaxing and effective way to detoxify the lungs and chest. This treatment consists of an aromatic steam inhalation, facial pressure point massage and lymphatic drainage techniques all designed to ease tension, headaches and sinus congestion, clarify the mind and increase lung capacity.

Most importantly, all the above techniques and treatments help to purify toxic thoughts that creep into our minds by allowing you to move into a self-conscious practice and bringing you into the ‘NOW’.

Appointments for Neti Massage are available in our GC Spa, book now here!

Filed under: Beauty and Spa, Yoga, Pilates and Wellness on May 16th, 2010