Classes: Pranayama

Duration: 60 minutes

Pose Complexity: ★☆☆☆☆

Pace: ★☆☆☆☆

Physical Intensity: ★☆☆☆☆ 

Pranayama is the practice of the Regulation of Prana or life giving energy using the Breath.

In this short class to begin your day, we use mindful breathing via this classical Hatha practice to deepen your lung capacity, strengthen the muscles that facilitate ease in breathing, and more importantly work on the Nadis or the energy channels within the body to unblock and purify the system for greater mental and physical well being.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pose Complexity: ★☆☆☆☆
Pace: ★☆☆☆☆
Physical Intensity: ★☆☆☆☆

Suitable for:

  • All levels of practice seeking a deepening of the physical practice with an exploration of its energetic counterpart.

  • Improvement of concentration and focus.

  • Working through grief and depression.

  • Relief from stress, tension and anxiety.

  • Calming & grounding.

Articles
Why We're Bringing MBSR to Nithya Priyan School of Yoga
Why We're Bringing MBSR to Nithya Priyan School of Yoga

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a structured 8-week programme developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. It's one of the most researched wellbeing programmes in the world, with decades of clinical evidence behind it. Read to find out why its coming to NPSOY.

Now Hiring: Yoga Teachers
Now Hiring: Yoga Teachers

Most yoga teachers graduate and disappear. We built something different: a pathway from student to teacher to mentor. Here's why I only hire my own graduates.

The Hidden Web of Your Body's Structure and Sensing
The Hidden Web of Your Body's Structure and Sensing

Understanding fascia changes how we approach our body, and you can start today with nothing more than a tennis ball.

Where the Sun Meets the Moon
Where the Sun Meets the Moon

Modern science calls it Heart Rate Variability - HRV - a measure of how fluidly your nervous system shifts between activation and rest. Researchers now study what yogis have practised for centuries: slow, balanced breathing retrains the autonomic nervous system.

Listening Well Podcast: Finding Grace Through Yoga
Listening Well Podcast: Finding Grace Through Yoga

Priyan converses with celebrity Stephanie Bovis on wellness topics ranging from his Yoga Teacher Training Course methodology to the tradition of Advaita Vedanta.

Spirit Of Yoga Podcast Featuring Nithya Priyan
Spirit Of Yoga Podcast Featuring Nithya Priyan

In his last trip to Ubud to conduct the 9-Day Intensive segment of his Yoga Teacher Training Course, Priyan met up with his teacher Burkhard from the Akasha Yoga Academy to share his yoga journey in an insightful discussion that explored his journey from architect to meditator to yogi.

The Yoga Underground
The Yoga Underground

Priyan talks about his design for the new expansion of Nithya Priyan School of Yoga in Anchorpoint.

Feeling Stuck in Your Yoga Journey
Feeling Stuck in Your Yoga Journey

"I feel stuck in my practice, not that I am not progressing in flexibility and strength and learning new poses, but that it seems like more of the same after a while. How can I bring myself out of this feeling?" Read on for Priyan’s response to this question.

Straits Times Life : Former Architect Nithya Priyan Finds His Calling Teaching Yoga
Straits Times Life : Former Architect Nithya Priyan Finds His Calling Teaching Yoga

Priyan is interviewed for Straits Times Life section in a segment focusing on Fitness Studios and practitioners during the Pandemic.

Should I Enroll in a Yoga Teacher Training Course if I Don't Intend to be a Yoga Teacher?
Should I Enroll in a Yoga Teacher Training Course if I Don't Intend to be a Yoga Teacher?

Priyan answers one of the most asked questions regarding eligibility for attending his Teacher Training Courses.

Announcements
Handstand Building Blocks - with Fizzy from Mudita Yoga
Handstand Building Blocks - with Fizzy from Mudita Yoga

this happens 19th July. Don’t miss this exclusive three hour workshop conducted by Handstand master Fizzy from Mudita Yoga!

Ashtanga and Hatha Workshops with Japanese Ashtanga Pioneer Ken Harakuma
Ashtanga and Hatha Workshops with Japanese Ashtanga Pioneer Ken Harakuma

Join us Wednesday June 11 for the unique opportunity to learn from one of Asia's most respected teachers. Whether you're an experienced Ashtanga practitioner or simply curious about authentic Japanese approaches to yoga, Ken's guidance offers something valuable for every sincere student.

We're Switching to Oclass
We're Switching to Oclass

We're switching booking platforms from Momence to Oclass. The switch is planned for the afternoon of Monday February 17th.

Relocation of South Bridge Road Studio
Relocation of South Bridge Road Studio

You've heard the announcement: Our Chinatown location will soon be relocating from 235A South Bridge Road. Our last day at this address will be Friday, September 13, 2024, with classes resuming at the new location on September 15th.

We're Switching Booking Platforms
We're Switching Booking Platforms

In order to streamline our class bookings and manage class packages more efficiently, we're transitioning from Mindbody to Momence. The switch is planned for the afternoon of July 4th.

New Location! Anchorpoint
New Location! Anchorpoint

We're thrilled to partner with the team at Anchorpoint Shopping Center, extending our mission of "Joy in the Body and Peace in the Heart" to the west of Singapore! Stay tuned, and let's look forward to creating a space that embodies harmony, peace, and wellness together.

Year End Sale
Year End Sale

Seasons greetings! To help you make your plans and set your intentions for a consistent practice in the year ahead, we’re rolling out discounted 5, 10, 20 and 50 class packages. Offer valid till December 26th. Click here to know more!

On Sale from 30th October: Joy in the Body, the Book
On Sale from 30th October: Joy in the Body, the Book

Joy in the Body presents the weekly curriculum of the Nithya Priyan School of Yoga in over 250 pages of full-colored annotated Pose breakdowns, organised by the weekly theme, and featuring the teachers and members of the community, past and present, demonstrating the poses.

Joy in the Body - Book Launch on Kickstarter
Joy in the Body - Book Launch on Kickstarter

Help support our most ambitious project yet as we launch our 28 Day Kickstarter Campaign to raise money to complete our book of Yoga Asanas.

Term Teacher Classes: Essential (TTP) Commencing in July
Term Teacher Classes: Essential (TTP) Commencing in July

New! As an appreciation of the community’s support for our term teaching initiatives, we are now offering special Term Teaching Class packages that allow you to attend Essential (TTP) classes at a discount.

Promotions
Great Singapore Sale - up to 20% Off Store Wide
Great Singapore Sale - up to 20% Off Store Wide

The Great Singapore Sale is here - and so are our biggest discounts of the year! 🔥

Sale Extended till end June! Unlock exclusive savings across everything we offer:

🎯 GSS - 20% off packages & memberships
📚 GSSC - 15% off courses & intensives
✈️ GSSR - 10% off overseas retreats
🛍️ GSSM - 20% off merchandise

Sale ends June 22nd - Enjoy!

Celebrate International Yoga Day with NPSOY x Anchorpoint
Celebrate International Yoga Day with NPSOY x Anchorpoint

Celeberate Yoga Day with us at Anchorpoint atrium for complimentary yoga sessions. These sessions are for all levels of proficiency. Limited spots available. Bring your mat for the practice. To secure your spot click the link below (kindly limited yourself to one booking and session per person).

Vesak Day Sale
Vesak Day Sale

To celebrate Mother’s Day and Vesak Day, we’re offering $60 off our popular 10 Class All Access Package—now just $208 (regularly $268). Use code ‘VESAK’ at checkout before May 25th to unlock this limited-time savings.

Good Friday Sale
Good Friday Sale

Use code FRIDAY to get $110 off your next 20-Class All Access Package with us. Offer expires April 27th, 2025.

Festive Flow Flash Sale
Festive Flow Flash Sale

In celebration of the upcoming Hari Raya Puasa holiday, we're offering 5 classes for just $108 (regular price: $148).

End-year Flash Sale. 5 Classes for $108!
End-year Flash Sale. 5 Classes for $108!

For a limited time, get our popular 5-Class Package for just $108 (regular price $148)!

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Christmas Giftcard Promo: Give the Gift of Yoga

Use code XMAS24 to enjoy 10% off your next gift card purchase. Customizable denominations ensure you get the perfect gift, delivered instantly via email. Hurry, offer ends December 31st.

Join Our 7th Anniversary Celebrations This Diwali
Join Our 7th Anniversary Celebrations This Diwali

We’re celebrating with a deeply discounted 50-Class Package offer, an evening of Kirtans and community potluck, and an Open House Day at our new location at Pagoda Street. Join in the fun!

Get $80 off Your Next 20 Class Package this Easter
Get $80 off Your Next 20 Class Package this Easter

Happy Easter! Enjoy $80 off your next 20 Class Package with us by using code "EASTER" in your checkout. Offer valid April the 8th so kiap today. See you on the mats!

Valentine's Day Flash Sale
Valentine's Day Flash Sale

Use code : “vday68” to get $20 off your loved one’s first 5-Class Starter Promo, which activates on first class booked, shareable with one other, and usable in all our locations as well as online. Offer expires on Sunday 18th Feb so kiap now!

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