Breath, Mind & Relaxation: Therapeutic Yoga in Bengaluru
Ancient pranayama techniques, guided sound healing, and breath control to calm your nervous system and restore mental clarity.
A demonstration of Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath) and Padadhirasana. This combination detoxifies the lungs, balances the sun and moon energies in the body, and prepares the mind for deep meditation.
Students practicing Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath) during an outdoor session. This calming breathwork soothes the nervous system and is excellent for reducing anxiety and improving focus.
Sound therapy for senior citizens. A student stands inside a large singing bowl, feeling the vibrations resonate through her body. This practice helps clear energy blockages and activates the parasympathetic nervous system for deep relaxation.
An insomnia therapy session using Iyengar chair yoga. This supported backbend calms the nervous system, while the practice of Shambhavi mudra (gazing at the eyebrow center) helps to focus the mind and prepare for sleep.
The ultimate pilgrimage, the Mahakumbh, is within you. This video explains the yogic philosophy of the inner confluence of body (Ganga), mind (Yamuna), and consciousness (Saraswati), experienced in restorative poses like this.
A class practicing synchronized movement and breathwork. This intense involvement awakens the senses and aligns the group's energy, creating a powerful collective experience.
Morning yoga on the rooftop, beginning with Pranayama. Controlling the breath is the foundation of yoga, helping to center the mind and energize the body for the day ahead.
About Breath, Mind & Relaxation
When you practice breathwork with me, we are not just taking deep breaths. We focus on the mechanics of the diaphragm and the engagement of the intercostal muscles to ensure you are actively shifting your nervous system from sympathetic (fight or flight) to parasympathetic (rest and digest) mode. It is a scientific process of reclaiming your calm. Whether you are dealing with chronic insomnia or high stress, we start by fixing how you breathe before we add the complexity of sound healing or restorative props.
The Science of Pranayama
Yoga is anushasan (discipline). This begins with the breath. Many students come to me breathing shallowly, usually into the upper chest. This keeps the body in a constant state of low-level stress. In our sessions, we retrain the body to use the full capacity of the lungs. We work on the rhythmic expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity to stimulate the vagus nerve, which is the primary control center for the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the physiological basis for our stress management work.
Sound Healing & Vibrational Therapy
In our sound healing sessions, we use Tibetan bowls and gongs not for ambiance, but for frequency. These vibrations interact with the body's water content and energy meridians. When a student stands within the resonance of a large singing bowl, the goal is to clear energetic blockages that manifest as physical tension. This is particularly effective for senior citizens or those recovering from acute fatigue where traditional movement might be too strenuous.
The Role of Props in Restorative Practice
We do not just sit on a mat and close our eyes. I use Iyengar-inspired props like chairs, bolsters, and ropes to support the spine in restorative poses. For those struggling with sleep, we use specific backbending benches to open the chest cavity, allowing for deeper, unforced breathing. This is a practice of precision. By removing the need to hold yourself up, your muscles can finally let go, signaling to the brain that it is safe to switch off.
Yogatute Health
I am Sushma, and I believe yoga is discipline, not just a workout. I don't just teach poses; I teach you how to breathe, how to calm the nervous system, and how to use the body's natural intelligence to heal, whether you are dealing with insomnia or the stress of daily life.
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