Learn the fundamentals of pranayama, the fourth limb of Patanjali's Eight Limbed Path. Pranayama is the gateway to the subtle body and the meditative limbs of Yoga. Class will begin with a short asana sequence designed to prepare the body for focused breathing, followed by detailed instruction and practice in nadi shodhana, alternate nostril breathing. This breath practice has a deep purifying impact on the nervous system. The breath and the mind are deeply interwoven, so by working with the breath we in turn work with the mind.