Pranayama is the science of utilizing the controlled breath to direct, harmonize, and energize life force called prana.

Part one will begin with breath explorations to help release obstacles to the breath. In addition, foundational pranayama techniques will be introduced.

Part two will build upon these principals and introduce more refined pranayamas. As the classes are progressive and sequential, part one is prerequisite for part two and drop-ins are not available.

was introduced to eastern philosophy as a child and began studying yoga in 1971 at age 18. In 1981 he met his Guru and began more formal studies in the yoga sutras and other aspects of yoga philosophy. Around that time he was also introduced to the Iyengar system of asana practice. In 1985 he was certified to teach yoga through the Temple of Kriya yoga. He was ordained a Swami in the Kriya lineage in 1986. He ha…