Kriyās – for Purification and Good Health with James Russell

The word kriyā derives from the Sanskrit root kṛ, which denotes action. Kriyās are activities that create the right conditions for the experience of yoga to take place. They offer a systematic and holistic method to clear stagnation and support increased vitality and optimum health. You do not need to be flexible to practise most kriyās—and they can be accessed by almost anyone, regardless of age, mobility, or previous experience. Join us for a unique full-day workshop exploring a range of holistic, breath-based kriyās and supplementary practices.

In the morning, we’ll begin with preparatory exercises, followed by a complete sequence of standing kriyās involving breathwork and muscular contractions. These will be supported by selected āsanas, classical prāṇāyāma, and a closing session of yoga nidrā (guided relaxation).

After lunch, James will offer a presentation on ṣaṭkarma—the six traditional cleansing actions of haṭhayoga—exploring how they developed as powerful tools for physical purification…