Pranayama is the science of utilizing the controlled breath to direct, harmonize, and energize life force called prana. We will begin with breath explorations to help release obstacles to the breath and introduce foundational pranayama techniques. Then we will build upon these principals and introduce more refined pranayamas. As the classes are progressive and sequential, the series must be taken as a whole and drop-ins are not available.

Props required: two blankets, one block, one belt, and a chair (without arms or wheels). A bolster and a sandbag are nice additions but not necessary.

To learn more about the content of this workshop, read Kim's blog post The Sutra of Life.

Kim Schwartz Kim Schwartz has studied and taught Hatha Yoga for more than four decades. His lifelong passion for mystical truth led him to become ordained as a swami of the Temple of Kriya in Chicago. He was elevated to the position of Maha Swami in the Kriya lineage, enabling him to ordain others as swamis. Kim was director of the Temple’s Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program before moving to New Mexico, where he continues to lead High Desert Yoga’s Teacher Training Program. Kim is recognized by many well-known yoga instructors both as a “master of his art” in personal practice and as a true “teacher’s teacher,” one with the ability to communicate the timeless truths of yoga on many levels to fellow instructors in a way that enables them to pass this wisdom on to their own students. He is registered with Yoga Alliance as E-RYT 500 and YACEP.

Schedule Details

Ten Tuesday mornings, 8:00–9:00 AM

June 9–August 11, 2020

These classes will take place on Zoom. We ask that you register at least 30 minutes before the first class. You will receive the Zoom link for all ten classes in a confirmation email at the end of the registration process and again in a reminder email one day before the first class. Please save the link for all ten classes. If you do not receive an email (and it do not find it in your spam folder), please email yogainfo@highdesertyoga.com.

Please join the Zoom meeting 10–15 minutes before the workshop begins.

While you do not need a Zoom plan to participate, you can set up a free Basic Zoom Plan to practice using Zoom.

Price Options

Regular price: $130 (plus tax)

Equity/scholarship price, for those experiencing financial difficulty: $50 (plus tax)

Supporting Angel price, for those moved to help support a student with financial challenge: $200 (plus tax)

IMPORTANT: Please click HERE to read our release of liability. You will be asked to agree to its terms during registration.

* Ticket price includes 7.875% NM Gross Receipts Tax and 2.9% PayPal transaction fee.