Meditation & Breathwork - Still Point -June 6th, 2026 - YA Credits

Meditation & Breathwork 1-Day Training (YA-Certified). The Still Point. Saturday, June 6, 2026 An experiential journey into nervous system regulation and awakening practices Guided by Vajra Luz What You’ll Learn and Experience: A variety of guided techniques Informative scientific and spiritual talks How to apply these practices in daily life Nervous system regulation Explore awakening as a lived experience Yoga Alliance CEU Credit (10 hours) MEDITATION & BREATHWORK Through dialogue and direct experience, we will explore foundational principles, practical techniques, and transformative applications of meditation and breathwork for the mind, body, and spirit. The day is divided into two sessions: the first focused on foundational understanding and core methodologies; the second exploring the scientific and spiritual dimensions of practice, energetic systems, and integrative applications. Session 1: FOUNDATIONS, SCIENCE & CORE METHODOLOGIES 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM An exploration of meditation beyond what we think we already know. Let’s return to the foundational principles: awareness, attention, presence, and inner observation to deepen both our understanding and direct experience of meditation as a spiritual and embodied practice, or what yoga describes as union. Practices Sitting Meditation Standing Meditation Walking Meditation Dialogue What is Breathwork? An exploration of the ancient systems of pranayama alongside their modern interpretations and an understanding of the different categories of breathwork. Practices Developing Pranic Energy Alternate Nostril Breath of Fire Dialogue The Relationship Between Meditation & Breathwork Why are breath and meditation inherently linked? As a focal point and as a calming agent. Lets practice and experience the power of the breath to influence the mind. Practices Meditation on Your Own Prana Developing Pranic Energy Dialogue Core Principles & Techniques of Meditation Posture & Presence An interpretation of the foundational principles shared across different meditation traditions, including yogic, Buddhist, and contemplative practices. How internal and external posture are keys for deepening our experience of being. Practices Vipassana Meditation Zazen Meditation Atma Vichara (Self-Inquiry) Dialogue Core Principles & Techniques of Breathwork Benefits of Breathwork According to Type Integrating Ancient & Modern Approaches An introduction to foundational breathwork principles and practices, the different types of breathing techniques and when to use them, and how ancient pranayama systems and modern approaches come together to support physiological, psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing through the nervous system. Practices Three-Stroke Breath for Health, Energy & Radiance Four-Stroke Breath for Meditative Balance Balancing Mental Energy Break For Lunch Session 2: THE SCIENCE & SPIRIT OF PRACTICE 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Dialogue The Science of Meditation & Breathwork The anatomy of breathing, nervous system regulation, brain states, and physiological responses to practice. Practices Three-Part Lung Breath The Spiritual Dimension of Breathwork & Meditation Breath and meditation as tools for awakening, energetic refinement, expanded awareness, and inner transformation. Practices True Meditation Where Science & Spirituality Meet in Practice How does modern science mirror ancient understanding? The Still point between measurable physiological processes and direct inner experience is in lived practice. Practices Pineal Gland Activation Dialogue The Ultimate Goal of Spiritual Practice A cross-traditional exploration of liberation, presence, union, and embodied realization. Practices Contemplation & Journaling Spiritual Principles in Practice Applying ancient principles of awareness and embodiment within modern life, and how practice becomes lived experience rather than concept. An interpretation of the chakras and introduction to the energetic body as a symbolic expression.. Practices Yoni Kriya Psycho-Spiritual Integration The relationship between emotional healing, nervous system balance, energetic awareness, and spiritual insight and how these layers integrate over time through consistent practice. Practices Calm Heart Meditation Breath & Awareness as Medicine Using breath and awareness practices for regulation, resilience, healing, coherence, and nervous system integration. Practices (4–7–8) Relaxation Breath Bridging Ancient Practices with Modern Life Integrating contemplative and energetic practices into daily living so that practice becomes embodied, sustainable, and lived beyond the cushion or mat. Practices Loving-Kindness Meditation The Still Point About Vajra Luz Vajra has 25 years of dedicated yoga and meditation practice, including five years as a renunciant monk in a traditional yogic ashram. The primary focus is breathwork and meditation as daily tools for integration and gateways to stillness, clarity, and resilience. Weaving these practices into Hatha-Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative yoga supports presence, nervous system balance, and holistic well-being. Vajra offers a grounded and heart-centered approach to inner transformation, drawing on personal experience, timeless wisdom, and a modern understanding of the body-mind connection