FLOWTATION 60: Knowing When to Let Go

The pranayamic exercise of breath restraint can help us learn how to let go: when we practice this powerful technique, we slow down, come back to our senses, and reframe our experience to know what's right in the moment. This flow works with an entry-level approach to breath restraint along with asanas focused on relieving tension in the body. It's suitable for all levels of practitioners, even beginners. However, breath retention isn't everybody's cup of tea. If it causes you panic or anxiety, please skip it, feel free to move through the practice breathing in ways that help you feel good and relieve tension for you.