Biography
Biography: James Beard
Abstract
In this corner, we have the western light weight on the average two-minute pranayama verses the one to three-hour conscious connected breathing heavy weight Breathwork.
In my five hundred plus hours of yoga training only a very small percentage of it was devoted to pranayama. So, I personally dove into pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga, and disciplined myself with a daily practice and I changed. Forty-five minutes of any one of the pranayamas changed my ignorant attitude and I softened my approach with a new understanding, experience and appreciation of the ancient art of pranayama.
I love my breath. It has been one of my main entertainments since I was a small child. Even in the mid years of my life conscious breathing exercises are still revealing sub or super conscious pieces of my total self.
As I breathed each of the pranayamas without much expectation my ego was caught off guard. It had learned how to defend itself against my regular Breathwork practices keeping its-small-self intact. The extended pranayama practice was surprisingly pleasant and gave me a new appreciation and respect for the power of our breath.
It is my hope that this workshop/talk shines a loving light on the wonderful practice of conscious breathing and the healthy benefits pranayama and Breathwork have to offer.
Enjoy the journey.
Life is an adventure.