

PRANA
life force
leads to – healthy nervous system
out of balance – blocked communication and blocked movement
ON MAT
word – ENERGISE
medicine – congestion, sluggish, weight gain, water retention, accumulation, lethergy, sadness, attachment
qualities - expansive, mobile, dry, open
elements – ether and wind
dosha – vata meaning ‘vehicle’
direction – in and down and up and out
location – every cell
movements – backbends then inversions
pranayama – bhastrika, ujjayi, humming breath
sankalpa – I am full of life and possibilities
OFF MAT
tastes – fresh, well-grown food full of vitality
remedies – brahmi
massage – head massage
lifestyle – cleansing the senses, exercise, silence, retreat