Is breathwork near me in Putney?

Yes — Phoenix Yoga runs breathwork and pranayama classes at 230 Upper Richmond Road, Putney SW15 6TG. Check the schedule page for current times.

Classes · Putney SW15

Breathwork
in Putney

Breathwork uses guided breathing exercises to help you slow down and notice how you feel. Kaya explains each exercise and offers options, so no previous experience is needed.

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At a glance

Is Breathwork for me?

PaceGuided and mostly still

ExperienceNo previous experience needed

Physical effortLow

Good forBreath awareness and rest

The practice

You’ve been breathing your whole life.
This goes deeper.

Conscious, connected breathing can create space to slow down and notice how you feel. Many people use the practice to explore rest, clarity or emotional ease, but experiences vary from person to person.

At Phoenix, breathwork appears both within yoga classes — as pranayama, the ancient breathing practices of the yoga tradition — and as dedicated sessions in its own right. In dedicated breathwork, you’ll typically lie down and breathe continuously for 30–45 minutes with guidance from a teacher.

The effects vary from person to person and session to session. Many people experience a deep release of physical tension. Some notice emotional clarity — a sense of having processed something without being able to say exactly what. Others simply feel the most rested they’ve been in months.

No yoga experience is required. No special ability is required. If you’re breathing — and you are — you can do this.

Choose how to begin

Two ways to meet the breath.

Both routes are suitable for beginners. Kaya and the Phoenix teachers explain every exercise and you remain in control of your own breath.

Mats and props prepared for a guided breathwork session at Phoenix Yoga

A dedicated breathwork session

Give the full session to conscious, connected breathing with time to settle afterwards.

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A calm, floor-based class at Phoenix Yoga

Breath within a yoga class

Meet shorter pranayama exercises within Hatha, Yin and other regular classes.

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Your teacher

Kaya leads breathwork at Phoenix.

Kaya, who leads breathwork at Phoenix Yoga

Kaya has been teaching breathwork in this studio for several years. She trained in conscious connected breathing and pranayama, and brings both traditions into her sessions — the ancient yogic techniques alongside the more contemporary somatic work. She knows this room. She knows how it holds people.

Her sessions aren’t workshops. They’re not performances. You lie down on the wood floor, in the light that comes through the high windows, and she guides you through it — quietly, without fanfare. Sixty minutes. Then you lie there for a while after. Most people don’t want to move.

The experience

What 60 minutes here actually feels like.

A typical breathwork session lasts 45–60 minutes. You’ll usually lie down while Kaya guides the breathing exercises, with time to rest at the end.

You arrive off Upper Richmond Road — the buses, the noise, the Tuesday afternoon of it all. You take your shoes off at the door. The studio is quiet in the way that feels particular to this room: not silent, but settled. The wood floor. The light from the high windows. The bolsters already laid out.

Kaya starts with a few minutes of orientation — she explains the technique, checks in with the room, makes it clear that you can work at whatever level feels right. Then you lie down and breathe. Continuously. She guides the rhythm and watches the room. Forty or so minutes in, something changes — a release, a quieting, a kind of internal weather shift that’s hard to describe before you’ve felt it.

The last stretch is rest. Just lying there, breathing normally, while the room settles around you. When it’s over, people tend to be slow to get up. That’s the point.

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What it does

What people may notice.

Responses to breathwork vary. These are some of the experiences participants commonly describe; they are not guaranteed outcomes or medical treatment.

A greater sense of calm

Some people notice that guided breathing helps them slow down and feel less reactive during or after a session.

A steadier wind-down

Some people use slower breathing practices as part of an evening routine. A class cannot guarantee better sleep, but it can offer practical techniques to explore.

Space to focus

Many people describe feeling more present or focused after taking time to follow the breath. Your experience may be different, and that is completely valid.

Before you come

Low preparation. Clear choices.

Wear comfortable clothes and avoid a large meal beforehand. We provide mats, blankets and bolsters. Kaya explains the technique before you begin and you can pause at any time.

Some techniques may not suit everyone. If you have a heart condition, epilepsy or high blood pressure, or if you are pregnant, seek advice from your healthcare professional and contact us before booking.

Questions

Common questions

What is breathwork?⌄

Breathwork refers to conscious breathing practices. Sessions at Phoenix may use rhythmic, continuous breathing; many people use these practices to support rest or focus, although experiences vary.

Is breathwork the same as pranayama?⌄

They’re related but different. Pranayama is the breathing discipline within the traditional yoga system — precise techniques with specific ratios and holds. Breathwork often refers to more contemporary connected breathing methods that tend to be more somatic and experiential. We offer elements of both.

Is breathwork safe?⌄

Some techniques may not suit everyone. Light-headedness or tingling can occur; stop and tell the teacher if you feel unwell. If you have a heart condition, epilepsy or high blood pressure, or if you are pregnant, seek advice from your healthcare professional and contact us before attending.

What does a breathwork class feel like?⌄

People describe breathwork very differently — some feel deeply relaxed, others feel emotional release, many feel unusual clarity and calm. You’ll be lying down, breathing continuously with guidance, typically for 30–45 minutes, followed by integration time.

Do I need yoga experience?⌄

No yoga experience is required. If you have health concerns or are unsure whether a class is suitable, please contact us before booking.

Is breathwork available in Putney?⌄

Yes. Phoenix Yoga runs breathwork and pranayama at 230 Upper Richmond Road, Putney SW15 6TG. Check the timetable and workshops page for current dates.

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