Kate Bendall
Kate Bendall
Dunedin Yoga Lady with Kate Bendall - 28-01-2025 - Pranayama
Dunedin Yoga Lady with Kate Bendall - 28-01-2025 - Pranayama
Dunedin Yoga Lady with Kate Bendall - 28-01-2025 - Pranayama
Monday 27th January 2025
Kate Bendall explores Pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga, explaining its significance and transformative potential in this engaging episode.
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Episode Overview
- Pranayama is about developing a deeper relationship with your breath.
- A strong body, achieved through asana practice, is essential for effective Pranayama.
- Approach Pranayama with a teacher due to its subtle nature.
- Pranayama helps cleanse and balance the body's energies.
- It's particularly beneficial for those in the prime of their lives.
Pranayama is more than just breath control; it's about cultivating a deeper relationship with our breath.
In this episode of Dunedin Yoga Lady, Kate Bendall dives into the fascinating topic of Pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga. Kate, a passionate advocate for traditional yoga, aims to bridge the gap between ancient practices and modern interpretations. She begins with a heartfelt prayer to Patanjali, honouring the foundational texts of yoga, before delving into the intricacies of Pranayama.
Kate explains that Pranayama is much more than just breath control; it's about cultivating a deeper relationship with our breath and understanding its subtle energy, or prana. This energy is vital for life and can be found in various traditions under different names, such as chi or wairua. Kate emphasises that Pranayama practice requires a strong, well-conditioned body, often achieved through regular asana practice.
She discusses the importance of approaching Pranayama with a teacher due to its subtle and transformative nature. The initial stages focus on cleansing and balancing the body's energies, preparing it for more advanced practices. Kate uses relatable metaphors, like gardening, to explain how we must clear out negativity before nourishing our positive potential. For those in the prime of their lives, Kate highlights that Pranayama is particularly beneficial, helping to process and cleanse the mind and body.
She also teases an upcoming Pranayama course at NU Yoga Studio for beginners wanting to build a solid foundation. If you're curious about the deeper aspects of yoga and how breathwork can transform your practice and life, this episode is a must-listen. Kate's passion and expertise shine through, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. So, are you ready to breathe new life into your yoga practice?