The Breath of Renewal
Kundalini Yoga Seasonal Practice
As the earth softens and life begins to emerge, something within us responds. What began as a quiet stirring now becomes movement. Breath deepens. Energy rises.
In the yogic tradition, this life force is called prana—the subtle vitality that animates the body, the mind, and the field of awareness itself. While breath is its most tangible expression, prana is not limited to the lungs. It moves through currents, rhythms, and pathways both seen and unseen.
Prana Rising is a four-week seasonal practice devoted to awakening and guiding this vital force as it begins its natural ascent in the body.
The Intelligence of Spring
Spring is not a demand for productivity—it is a reorganization of life.
After the stillness and inwardness of winter, the body begins to release what has been held: heaviness, stagnation, accumulation. In both Ayurvedic and yogic frameworks, this is a time when moisture and density give way to movement and flow.
Rather than forcing a cleanse or striving toward intensity, this series honors a more intelligent unfolding.
Through breath, movement, and stillness, we allow the body to:
- liquefy what has been held
- rekindle digestive and energetic fire
- restore circulation in both physical and subtle channels
- reawaken a felt sense of aliveness
This is renewal as participation, not control.
Prana, Breath, and the Nervous System
Breath is both automatic and responsive—continuously sustaining life, yet always available to awareness. In this way, it becomes a bridge between body and mind, physiology and psyche.
Through conscious breathwork, we begin to regulate the nervous system, gently shifting from vigilance toward receptivity.
In the language of modern physiology, this supports vagal tone and the body’s innate capacity for regulation and repair. In the language of yoga, it allows prana to move more freely through the system.
The slower and more rhythmic the breath, the more the mind settles.
The mind follows the breath, and the body follows the mind.
The Arc of the Practice
Each session includes a carefully structured sequence designed to support this seasonal transition:
- Pranayam (breathwork) to awaken and direct prana
- Kriya (movement) to circulate energy and clear stagnation
- Deep relaxation to allow integration at the nervous system level
- Meditation to stabilize awareness and support subtle perception
Together, these practices create a field in which change happens organically—without force, without strain.
A Living Continuum
This April series continues the seasonal arc begun in March’s The Quickening.
If March invited the first stirrings of life, April supports their upward movement—what was latent begins to take form.
We begin to feel not only that something is changing, but that it is moving through us.
Class Details
Four Sundays
12:00 PM Eastern | 9:00 AM Pacific
Live on Zoom (replays available)
Each class includes live teaching, guided practice, and optional community reflection.
Registration
This series is offered on a sliding scale of $30–75.
The standard contribution is $49.
Please choose the level that feels aligned for you. Your contribution helps sustain future community offerings and supports the continuation of this work.
Disclaimer
These classes are intended for educational and experiential purposes only and are not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Please consult your physician before beginning any new physical or breath-based practice. Always honor your body’s limits and rest as needed.
This series draws from a wealth of ancient yogic, psychological, and spiritual themes rooted in diverse traditions. While Kundalini Yoga has been popularized in the West through various lineages, including that of Yogi Bhajan, I do not endorse or condone the actions he has been accused of. My teaching is informed by years of study, personal practice, and a deep respect for the timeless wisdom that transcends any one individual.