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Shodhana Yoga

Shodhana — purification, cleansing
Intensity : Moderate
Duration : 60 min
Level : All levels
Best for : Kapha
Cleansing from the inside out — a detoxifying practice of twists, dynamic movement and cleansing breath that clears the stagnation of Kapha.
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Purifying the Kapha system

Shodhana means purification — one of the central aims of classical yoga. When Kapha accumulates, the system grows congested and stagnant: sluggish digestion, heaviness, a sense of being clogged and stuck. Shodhana Yoga is designed to clear it.
Through a cleansing sequence of twists, dynamic movement and purifying breath, this practice stimulates the body's own systems of elimination and circulation, breaking up stagnation and leaving the Kapha body lighter, clearer and cleaner from within.
What happens in the class
The class combines warming, dynamic sequences with a strong emphasis on twists — which compress and stimulate the digestive organs — alongside forward folds and cleansing pranayama such as Kapalabhati, the 'skull-shining breath' traditionally used for purification. The practice builds gentle heat to support the cleansing effect, and closes with a settling rest. You leave feeling notably lighter.

Benefits

  • Stimulates digestion and elimination
  • Clears Kapha congestion and stagnation
  • Builds warmth and gets energy moving
  • Supports the body's natural detoxification
  • Leaves you feeling light and clear

Who this class is for

Prescribed for Kapha types feeling heavy, congested or stagnant, and valuable for anyone wanting a cleansing, revitalising practice. If your Dosha Reading returned Kapha, Shodhana Yoga clears what accumulates. Please tell your teacher if pregnant or managing any condition, as deep twists may need adapting.
Not sure if this is your class? Take the 3-minute Dosha Reading and we'll tell you exactly which practice your body needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The twists compress and stimulate the digestive organs, while dynamic movement and cleansing breath support circulation and elimination — the body's own purification systems.
Moderate — warming and dynamic, but accessible to most levels. Twists can be adapted.
Deep twists need adapting in pregnancy — please tell your teacher, who will modify the practice, or choose a more suitable class.

Find out if Shodhana Yoga is your practice. Take the Dosha Reading — your first class is free.

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