Do you ever notice how stress changes your breathing? Shallow, tight, almost held without realising. Over time, this kind of unconscious breath leaves you feeling depleted, your energy scattered, your mind restless, your body under strain.
Learning how to breathe is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to reset. A steady, intentional breath calms the nervous system, improves sleep, supports digestion, clears the mind, and uplifts your mood. With practice, it becomes a tool you can return to anytime you need balance, focus, or a sense of ease.
“The breath is the bridge between body, mind, and spirit.” — Swami Sivananda
In yoga, pranayama is not just oxygen, it’s working with prana, the life force that fuels body, mind, and spirit. Through breath, we awaken our full potential. And with consistent practice, the benefits ripple through every layer of life:
Body: deeper sleep, healthier digestion, balanced circulation
Mind: sharper focus, calmer emotions, clearer thinking
Nervous system: stress regulation, resilience, inner steadiness
Energy: uplifted mood, renewed vitality, and a sense of flow
This is the gift of breathwork: a reminder that the key to transformation is not outside of you, it’s already within, waiting to be awakened with every breath.
When:
3 Mondays in October (6th, 13th, 20th)
Time: 90 minutes each session (live on Zoom, recordings included)
20h00 -to 21-30 Paris Time
With:
Guided by Tamsin, founder of Little French Retreat, Sivananda Yoga teacher, and long-time practitioner of 14+ years
What you’ll learn:
Each week, we’ll explore one foundational breath technique, understanding not only how to practice it but also why it works, on the physical body, the emotional state, and the deeper spiritual plane. You can then use the recorded session from each week’s breathwork to begin your self-practice so that you will see the transformation within the 3-week period.
Week 1 (Oct 6): Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath)
– Cleansing and energising
– Detoxifies the lungs, clears mental fog
– Awakens clarity and focus
Week 2 (Oct 13): Anuloma Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breath)
– Balancing and calming
– Harmonises the two hemispheres of the brain
– Brings emotional steadiness and inner ease
Week 3 (Oct 20): Sama Vritti (Box Breath)
– Stabilising and grounding
– Regulates the nervous system, reduces stress
– Cultivates presence and spiritual balance
Why join?
You wish to experience a lighter, easy way of being
Learn simple yet powerful breath practices to calm and control emotions
Reduce stress and anxiety by balancing the nervous system
Sharpen focus and notice your energy output becomes intentional
improve sleep and digestive issues
Improve your relationships as you shift from thinking to trusting the present moment.
Practical details:
3 x 90min live sessions
Guided practice + explanation + Q&A
All recordings included (lifetime access)
Investment: €90 (full series)
(€75 early bird if booked by Sept 25th)