The Ottawa–Gatineau Journal

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Breathing exercises within the courses

Kaivalya included breathing exercises across its courses rather than treating breath awareness as an isolated subject. The course introduction explained why the centre considered this an important part of practice.

Water lilies stretching in a line across a perfectly still lake at dusk, with smooth stones in the foreground

Its discussion linked the breath with relaxation and physical awareness. The material therefore served as background to the classes, while referring readers to the separate programme timetable for the practical arrangements.

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