--- title: "Breathwork & Meditation Classes in Bangalore | Padma Yoga Academy" description: "Learn calming pranayama and meditation techniques with Aarthi. Regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and find inner peace with personalized, guided sessions." canonical: https://mytribe.in/padmayogaacademy/transformational-life-coaching/breathwork-meditation-for-inner-calm last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Breathwork and Meditation for Inner Calm Tribe Verified · Certified yoga therapist, Bangalore based. By [Aarthi Padmanabhan](https://mytribe.in/padmayogaacademy) · Online & In-person coaching in Challaghatta · ₹2,499 Per Session (estimate) Part of [Transformational Life Coaching](https://mytribe.in/padmayogaacademy/transformational-life-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/padmayogaacademy/transformational-life-coaching/gallery) Your breath is the simplest, most powerful tool you own for regulating your nervous system. Through guided pranayama and meditation, I help you move from a place of stress to one of centered peace, right from your home or my studio. ## Photos and videos - ![The power of breathing can help balance your hormones naturally. Your breath is a direct pathway to your nervous system, and learning to control it can have profound effects on your physical and emotional health.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/295a1122-0195-41b5-a6a0-f48d7e46e74a) - ![Anulom Vilom, or alternate nostril breathing, is a calming pranayama technique I teach to regulate stress levels and hormone secretion. It is a simple yet powerful practice for bringing balance to the mind and body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d42354fe-af84-42a7-a6b3-dfc280089c31) - ![Nadi Shodhana, another form of alternate nostril breathing, is crucial for managing emotional states. It helps to regulate emotions, reduce stress, and balance brain activity, which is especially helpful for those experiencing anxiety or depression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a35a318c-8a61-49d9-b3c3-002911b6fc95) - ![The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a simple practice to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. You simply inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, and exhale for 8. I guide clients through this to help them find calm anytime, anywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0872b25-32de-402b-a1d2-e9979732419c) - [Video: Find calm within through the gentle humming of your own breath. This video demonstrates a simple breathing technique that can soothe the nervous system and quiet the mind, connecting you to the peaceful rhythm within.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b7df85b-6a52-452e-a507-cb9f5deb92ec) - ![Loving-Kindness meditation, or Metta Bhavana, is a practice I often guide. It encourages self-compassion and positive emotions, which can be incredibly beneficial for anyone, especially those struggling with feelings of depression or self-criticism.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0270b33c-84ed-470f-8baf-ec36c99175a8) - [Video: A self-care routine can be as simple as a five-minute meditation. Taking a few moments to sit in silence, connect with your breath, and just be can have a profound impact on your day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e61b5eb-92bb-44ce-a719-d8e5470f8597) ## About Breathwork & Meditation for Inner Calm When you feel anxiety rising, you do not always need a drastic change. You just need to return to your rhythm. I often teach clients the 4-7-8 breathing technique, a simple cycle of inhaling for four seconds, holding for seven, and exhaling for eight. It is a biological reset for your nervous system that you can use anytime, anywhere. Healing is rarely about doing more. Often, it is about learning how to do less, or rather, how to do it differently. In our 1-on-1 sessions, we move beyond the physical poses of yoga to focus on the subtler layers of your being. We start with a 10 to 15 minute diagnostic chat to understand where you are currently holding tension, whether it is hormonal imbalance, career burnout, or the exhaustion of single parenting. From there, we tailor a practice that fits your life. We might explore Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) to balance brain activity and regulate emotions, or use Loving-Kindness meditation to cultivate self-compassion if you are navigating a difficult season. If you are in Bangalore, we can work together at my Challaghatta studio, or we can connect over Zoom if you need the support of a guided session from home. These are not just relaxing sessions. They are training for your mind. You will leave with a set of tools that belong to you, practices you can use at 3 AM when sleep won't come, or at your desk when the pressure feels like too much. My goal is to help you build a personal daily practice that supports your mental and emotional wellbeing through every stage of your life. ## About Aarthi Padmanabhan I am Aarthi, and I founded Padma Yoga Academy after walking my own path through corporate burnout, injury, and single motherhood. I believe healing is messy, honest, and deeply personal. I am here to hold space for you as you learn to listen to your body and evolve from within. 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