Mindful Movement & Breathwork for Inner Calm
Reconnect with yourself through gentle movement and rhythmic breathwork. I guide you through Hatha Yoga, Qi Gong, and calming Pranayama techniques to help you release stress, balance your energy, and find lasting peace.
A flexible spine equals a flexible mind. This morning yoga flow, filmed in a peaceful park, is designed to awaken your energy, release stiffness, and set a mindful tone for the day ahead.
Here is a simple evening ritual to unwind and let go of the day. This gentle yoga sequence focuses on slow stretches and mindful breathing to calm your mind and relax your body before rest.
Find calm within through the gentle humming of your own breath. This video, set against a beautiful banyan tree, demonstrates Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath), a powerful technique to soothe the nervous system.
This video introduces Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice of light exercise and repeated movements. It is a powerful tool for restoring the flow of life force energy, or chi, in the body for overall wellbeing.
This graphic explains how different breathwork techniques can reset your nervous system. From deep breathing to diaphragmatic breathing, I teach you how to use your breath as a tool for instant calm and emotional balance.
Start your day with intention. This short video shows a simple breathwork practice under a magnificent tree, reminding us that each breath is a step closer to balance, strength, and hope.
This graphic explains Kapalbhati Pranayama, or Skull Shining Breath. It is a dynamic breathing technique that can help boost metabolism and support thyroid function, which we explore in my classes.
Here, I introduce Ujjayi Pranayama, the Victorious Breath. This practice is believed to help balance the endocrine system and is a cornerstone of many yoga flows for its calming and centering effects.
Anulom Vilom, or Alternate Nostril Breathing, is a powerful technique for regulating stress and balancing hormones. This graphic explains how this simple practice can bring profound calm.
Did you know you can balance your hormones naturally through the power of breathing? This is the introduction to a series on how different Pranayama techniques can support your holistic health.
About Mindful Movement & Breathwork
In my sessions, we focus on what your body needs today rather than forcing a perfect pose. Whether we are practicing Qi Gong to unblock stagnant energy or using Ujjayi breath to soothe your nervous system, the goal is always to help you leave the mat feeling lighter and more grounded than when you arrived.
Many people come to me feeling drained or disconnected, and my approach uses ancient techniques like Qi Gong and Hatha Yoga to create a bridge back to yourself. In our sessions, we explore how specific breathwork practices can actually help regulate your endocrine system and manage daily anxiety. We meet in partner studios across Indiranagar, Jayanagar, and Koramangala, ensuring floor seating is comfortable for everyone. Each workshop includes the use of bolsters and yoga mats so you only need to bring yourself. If you are specifically looking for help with hormonal balance or stress management, I guide you through techniques like Anulom Vilom or 4-7-8 breathing to help reset your nervous system. Remember that healing is a journey of small steps, not a race. You do not need experience or flexibility to join us, just a willingness to slow down.
Aarthi Padmanabhan
I started Padma Yoga Academy to offer the kind of space I needed during my own toughest chapters. My classes are not about perfection, but about the honest, sometimes messy work of healing through movement and breath. Come exactly as you are, and let us find your center together.
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