Brahmana: Sequencing & Pacing to Balance Energy
Meaning “expansion” in Sanksrit, brahmana refers to stimulating, strengthening, challenging, heating practices. The intention is to build, nourish and raise energy. Examples of such practices include:
- Fast movements such as Sun Salutations & Vinyasa Flow
- Longer stays in challenging poses
- Faster pace
- Less pause between poses
- Standing Poses
- Backbends
- Spinal Extension
- Lateral Bends
- Headstand
- Active Twists*
- Arm Balances
- Core Strengthening
- Long holds
- Open eyes
- Breath Practice: focus on inhale, pause after inhale
- Pranayama: Inhale right, exhale left
- Chanting loudly or in a higher pitch
- Affirmations