7pm at Source Point Wellness (3036 Glendale Blvd) | $15

Learn the profound science of breath control or Pranayama: the ancient yogic breathing exercises designed to facilitate spiritual awakening. Breathwork regulates and refines the breath, granting many physiological, psychological, and spiritual benefits:

• Improved respiratory function which in turn strengthens the immune system, balances blood pressure, and pacifies the nervous system by expelling stress hormones.

• Elevated mood, mental clarity, and reduction of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

• Activation of subtle energy (prana), purification of chakras (energy centers), and awakening of Kundalini (higher states of consciousness).

But Pranayama’s main purpose is to support and deepen meditation. In this class, we’ll practice select breathing exercises before meditating so you can see how the practices work together.