– WITH EMMA PALMER
Managing physical pain is one of the most challenging and potentially overwhelming experiences we can face, particularly when acute pain lasts longer than we anticipate, or chronic pain becomes something we find ourselves having to live with rather than move past. Learning to hold space for pain requires conscious awareness, surrender and resourcing in a variety of ways to help move through its waves and often unpredictable landscape.
While the pathology of pain has a physical presentation, it also has a significant psychological and emotional picture. Studies have shown that trying to manage pain over a long period of time impacts our overall wellbeing, our mood and can lead to feelings of anxiety, helplessness and depression.
Research into the science of breathwork, particularly in the world of pain management, has increased over the last few years and is demonstrating how breathwork can be used to decrease inflammatory pathways, improve sleep that can be hindered from managing pain during the night, and assist in coping with the stress of managing a chronic condition. When pain stimulates the stress response, the adrenal cortex releases cortisol into the blood stream which further exacerbates inflammation, so techniques proven to be effective in managing our overall response to pain can be invaluable for improving quality of life and increasing psychological resilience.
As commonly experienced types of pain can often increase over the winter months, the next workshop in our Prāṇāyāma Series focuses on the many ways these ancient breathing practices can support the psychosomatics of pain and empower you with a range of valuable tools for navigating your own experience of pain or as a support structure for someone you know who may be looking to explore new ways of managing acute and chronic pain.
So much more than simply breathing practices, the true essence of Prāṇāyāma is working with the anatomy, physiology and subtle energetics of respiration to control the vital force that is present in all dynamic aspects of life. Prāṇā is translated as the “first unit of energy” found in all living and non-living beings, and is the nourishment and sustenance that gives us our sense of aliveness and vitality.
The current of Prāṇā resides within our nervous system and therefore working with different Prāṇāyāma techniques changes our physiological makeup – subsequently influencing our mood, sleep, how we think, feel and manage stress, and ultimately impacts our overall mental, emotional and physiological wellbeing. Prāṇāyāma in essence has the power to shift our state of being and contributes considerably to the way we move through the experiences of our daily lives.
Places are limited in the Śāla so booking early is recommended. Online attendance is also available for those unable to make it to the studio. If enrolling for the online attendance option, please save your enrolment confirmation email that includes the access link to this event or email us at info@mokshayoga.com.au with any questions.
Date: Saturday 1 July 2023
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Venue: Moksha Yoga – 437A Centre Road, Bentleigh 3204 or live online
Exchange: $70
Places are limited so register below to secure your spot, selecting either an IN-STUDIO or ONLINE attendance experience. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information!
PURE PURPOSE – YOGA IMMERSION 
