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Groundhog Days and New Beginnings: How We Keep Going

Mon 28 Jul 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Half the Year Has Passed. A New Chapter Awaits You.

Sun 06 Jul 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Adapt is part of the human journey, but what is key to keep with us a…

Mon 23 Jun 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

When Nothing Is the Most Valuable: A Taoist Reflection for Daily Life

Sat 17 May 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

✨ Choose ‘THIS’ Every Day to Transform Your Life

Wed 30 Apr 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

If THIS happens in Breath work then STOP

Wed 16 Apr 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Nose Breathing is a No-Cost Facial for Skin, Jaw and Sinuses

Wed 16 Apr 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Should you Breathe Through Your Nose when You Work Out?

Sat 15 Mar 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

The Power of Nose Breathing: Calm, Clear, and Energize

Sun 02 Mar 2025

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Navigate the World of Breathing

Wed 28 Feb 2024

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Answering Nose Breathing FAQs

Mon 12 Feb 2024

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Is Yoga Enough for Physical Activity?

Thu 05 Oct 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Double Rainbows and Beachfront Wellbeing at Samahita

Fri 15 Sep 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Samahita at 20: New Beach Rooms & Upgrades

Mon 21 Aug 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Samahita at 20 Years of Wellbeing

Tue 18 Jul 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Classical Philosophy and the Breath – Course Introduction

Tue 04 Jul 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Start a new chapter in life

Thu 22 Jun 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Pathways to becoming RYT 500 hr Yoga Teacher

Sun 18 Jun 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What is your state of mind? Perhaps yoga has some insight!

Wed 07 Jun 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga Explained – Yoga as Samadhi

Wed 07 Jun 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Interoception as Inner Yoga Meditation

Wed 24 May 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga Explained – The Third Eye

Tue 23 May 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

The early days of yoga training and courses

Wed 19 Apr 2023

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Chanting OM

Fri 30 Dec 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Do you Swing?

Thu 20 Oct 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Understanding transforms your life and can change the world

Sun 11 Sep 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Neck Release

Thu 08 Sep 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga explained – hathayoga’s developmental period

Wed 27 Jul 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Decisions, decisions, decisions – Fear, Passion or Purpose

Sat 16 Apr 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Bhramari

Tue 12 Apr 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Thailand fully open February 1st, ready for Year of the Tiger

Sun 30 Jan 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Travel Update – Samui Sandbox

Mon 10 Jan 2022

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga Explained – Yoga as Union

Thu 23 Dec 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Back on the mat is the anti-depressor

Tue 21 Dec 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Message From Paul

Tue 16 Nov 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga Explained – What is Yoga?

Thu 07 Oct 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Gratitude

Tue 24 Aug 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Believe in yourself – or not

Fri 13 Aug 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Sitali Pranayama

Tue 10 Aug 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Do You Ask for Help?

Thu 29 Jul 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Guidance

Tue 27 Jul 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Jaya Bhagavan – Love, sound, devotion – gimme some bhakti

Tue 13 Jul 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Be Comfortable with Not Knowing

Wed 30 Jun 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Chaturanga

Wed 30 Jun 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Can you plan, trust and let go all at once

Wed 16 Jun 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Compassion

Mon 14 Jun 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

You know it but do you mean it?

Thu 03 Jun 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Spine Care

Tue 01 Jun 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Shakes: Energy Circultation

Tue 18 May 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – OM Explained

Wed 05 May 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What are we doing here?

Wed 05 May 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breath practice: How to get it going.

Thu 22 Apr 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Simple Breathing

Mon 19 Apr 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Empathy – What sets us Apart

Thu 25 Mar 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Empathy

Tue 23 Mar 2021

Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Facial

Tue 09 Mar 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Downward Dog

Wed 24 Feb 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breath and Psychological Well-being

Wed 24 Feb 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Meditation – Self Compassion

Tue 26 Jan 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Respiratory System Plasticity

Tue 26 Jan 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Swan Dive

Wed 13 Jan 2021

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Paul’s New Year Message 2020 -2021

Fri 25 Dec 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Meditation – Forgiveness

Fri 25 Dec 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Bhramari Humming Breath Benefits

Tue 15 Dec 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Pranayama & Ayurveda and the importance of practicing with a teacher

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Gratitude

Mon 30 Nov 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga, Science & Research

Mon 30 Nov 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Proper Breathing is Breathing Through Your Nose

Mon 16 Nov 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Bujapidasana, Kurmasana & Garba Pindasana parodied

Mon 16 Nov 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breath – The Power of Exhalation.

Wed 04 Nov 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Interview with Paul Dallaghan: Yoga & Samahita Retreat

Mon 02 Nov 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

How to Hold the Nose for Pranayama Practice

Sun 18 Oct 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Lay on Your Belly, Breathe and Relax

Sun 18 Oct 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – How to Sit

Sun 18 Oct 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Lay on Your Back and Relax

Tue 06 Oct 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Interview with Paul Dallaghan – A Life in Yoga

Mon 05 Oct 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Headstand Set Up

Tue 22 Sep 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

The Benefits of Pranayama

Fri 11 Sep 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Nauli Training

Tue 08 Sep 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Advancing Nauli

Mon 24 Aug 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Interpersonal Encounters and Touch: yoga’s emphasis on self-awareness

Mon 24 Aug 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Reflections on Yoga Practice

Mon 24 Aug 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

1 Minute Yoga – Nauli for Beginners

Tue 11 Aug 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What is Yoga?

Tue 28 Jul 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What is Pranayama? Pranayama as a specific yogic approach to breathwo…

Tue 16 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What are Breathing Exercises

Tue 16 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

The Power in Yoga’s Approach to Upgraded Breathing

Tue 16 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Food and Yoga: the original intermittent fast and time restricted eat…

Tue 16 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yogic Behavioral Support via Body, Breath and Mind

Mon 15 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What is Breathwork?

Tue 09 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Non-behavioral approaches versus yogic self-awareness in pandemic str…

Tue 09 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

How To Do Neti: the Ancient Nasal Irrigation from Hatha Yoga

Tue 09 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Meditation From Your Heart to a World in Need of Healing, Justice & C…

Wed 03 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga, Breath and COVID-19: lifestyle behavioral support mechanisms Pa…

Wed 03 Jun 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

8 Reasons to do Breathing Exercises

Thu 14 May 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

9 Benefits of Correct Breathing and Doing Breathing Exercises Part Tw…

Wed 13 May 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathing Exercise 2 – Breathwork Level – Intermediate – TRI-Ratio Br…

Thu 07 May 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathing Exercise 1 – Breathwork Level – Beginner – BI-Ratio Breath

Thu 07 May 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathing Exercise 3 – Breathwork Level – Advanced – QUAD-Ratio Breath

Thu 07 May 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathing Exercises and Physical Health – Challenges & Benefits Part …

Wed 06 May 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Meditation Between Breaths: Breathing exercises to Boost Immunity

Wed 06 May 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathwork and Relaxation Strategy

Wed 29 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathwork and Savasana: the base of breath and total relaxation

Wed 29 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

10-minute Breathwork for Stress: the Quad-Ratio Breath 1-1-2-1

Sun 26 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathwork Routine to Handle Anxiety and Manage Stress

Thu 23 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathwork in response to an ongoing anxious state of being

Thu 23 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathing Exercises to Relieve Anxiety & Panic Attacks

Thu 23 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathwork for Anxiety and Other Difficulties

Wed 22 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga and Exercise – part one: a quick insight Introducing the Yogi Bu…

Wed 22 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga Practice for your Spine

Tue 21 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Live Q&A with Paul Dallaghan

Mon 20 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathwork in Times of Stress

Tue 14 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Hug your Baby

Tue 14 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What to do if you’re Stressed Out and on Edge

Tue 14 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Expert Advice to Manage at-home Stress

Tue 07 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Q&A with Paul Dallaghan – How are you handling Samahita during Globa…

Tue 07 Apr 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Contemplative Meditation

Tue 31 Mar 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Finding it difficult to practice, get moving? Let the mind lead the …

Tue 31 Mar 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Overcoming Fear

Tue 31 Mar 2020

Paul Dallaghan

Love, kids, dads and stress in the time of Corona

Sat 28 Mar 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Life on the slow down

Fri 27 Mar 2020

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Diaphragm Raised (Pre-Nauli), Lower Abdomen Engaged (Uddiyana Zone), …

Sun 03 Mar 2019

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

10 Questions on Yoga – Answered by Paul Dallaghan

Sun 20 Jan 2019

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Mitochondria (Cellular Energy Batteries) Enhancement with Red Light a…

Thu 03 Jan 2019

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Signs and Symptoms of Poor Brain Health

Tue 04 Dec 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

7 Tips for Better Sleep

Thu 04 Oct 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What’s Happening at Samahita: Chef’s Incredible Fermented Veggies

Tue 14 Aug 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

What’s Happening at Samahita: New Earthenware Cups and Bowls

Tue 10 Jul 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

From the Archives 2012: Exercise for Proper Breathing

Mon 09 Jul 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

From The Archives 2012: Unity in Diversity and the Basic Purpose of Y…

Sun 17 Jun 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga and Injuries Part Three: Relaxation is vital, Support is key, Br…

Sun 17 Jun 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga and Injuries PART TWO: Meditative mind in asana, attitude and en…

Tue 05 Jun 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Reflection on Practice

Thu 24 May 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

From the Archives: Sutra Neti

Mon 21 May 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Take the Cold Shower Challenge

Mon 21 May 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

PART ONE: Common injuries, posture management, appropriate pelvic fo…

Mon 21 May 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Taking Regular Breath Snacks

Wed 21 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Samahita Retreat News & Education

Wed 21 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Understanding Yoga & Fitness

Tue 20 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga & Working Out

Tue 20 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Breathe Through Your Nose

Tue 20 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Finding Yourself in the Midst of Constant Change

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Shaucha – Pure and Natural

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Integrity in Yoga

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Inner peace : Paul Dallaghan’s Interview for Inner Peace Conference i…

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Ahimsa

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Why Do I Practice?

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Taking Care of What Needs to be Done

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga as a Light on Life Change

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Rest and Recover

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Brahmacharya

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Aparigraha – The Art of What is Needed

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Pratyahara

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga and Breathing : The 3-minute Breathing Break

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Satya – Honest and True

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

The Maha Kumbha Mela Allahabad, India

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan

Yoga and Breathing : Take time for yourself and breathe

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Dr. Paul Dallaghan