Pranayama yoga was brought to this country in the 1960s by Yogini Sunita. She was the greatest exponent of ‘living for the moment’, one of the main principles of the method. Sunita’s yoga, named The Lotus and the Rose – ‘The Art of Relaxation’ creates a mental forum for tackling stress, anxiety, making changes, achieving personal goals and living with reality.

• Prana – breath control
• Yama – relaxation of the mind
• Yoga – unity

Practice always starts with a mental exercise called the ‘Slip Second’ which teaches detachment, creating mental energy. This is followed by a format of ‘asanas’ (postures) which develop flexibility and strength, improves posture and creates physical energy within the bodily system. After this comes a period of deep relaxation.

We practice Yoga in order to master the art of relaxation. Pranayama teaches self-knowledge, self-awareness and unites mind and body.