Chandra Krama & Pranayama

Maxi Meissner

10 June 2022 • Duration: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes

Chandra Krama, or the Moon Sequence, is an alternative therapeutic Vinyasa Krama sequence accessible to students of all traditions, also beginners.

This self-care practice begins with 20 minutes of breathwork (pranayama). During the pranayama practice Maxi will guide you through:
The stages of full breathing (abdominal breathing, intercostal breathing, full breathing) first in a lying down and then in a seated position.
Single nostril breathing and
Alternate nostril breathing

This pranayama does not only teach you how to breathe better, but it is very effective to bring about a calm and focused mind.

From the pranayama Maxi will guide you into the practice of Chandra Krama. This Chandra Krama practice focuses on breath awareness, ease and grounding - and has very gentle yet grounding energy. The practice finishes with passive, restorative quality, backbends and savasana and a brief practice talk.

Props you may need:
Yoga Mat
Blanket
Block
Belt

Good to know for the pranayama:
For the pranayama it may be wise to download the breathing app (free of cost and free from ads! Title of the app "Breathing App" by Eddie Stern). You can then use the app to follow one sound on the inhale and one sound on the exhale (as I explain in the video). Set the app to this setting then: 6:6. Timer to 12 min.

In case you want to skip the pranayama (although I recommend you don't), fast forward to 20 minutes into the video to start right away with the Chandra Krama practice.

Enjoy!