Meditation Cairns: Online Breath Meditation (Pranayama), 2 Free Classes
Meditation Cairns: Online Breath Meditation, Live On Zoom
Last updated: 25 October 2026
Short answer: Pranayama (breath meditation) is a calm, seated or lying-down practice where you focus on your breath. Flametree teaches it live on Zoom, so you can join from Cairns or anywhere in Australia. Classes are at 6.30am Darwin time on Tuesday and Thursday, which is 7.00am in Cairns. You can also come to our Woolner studio in Darwin. You can start with two free live classes.
Are you looking for meditation in Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs or Cairns? Breath meditation is one way to try it. Read Tony’s story below to see how he got started, then try the free classes.
How Tony changed his mind about pranayama
Tony Briggs wrote this in Yoga Journal:
“…When I first encountered pranayama (also known as breath meditation), I thought it was a complete waste of time.
I had been taking classes for a couple of years and had just found the instructor I later came to see as my first “real” yoga teacher. (Hint… she was from the Iyengar style of yoga).
…Month after month, she kept teaching pranayama, and month after month I kept resisting it. …And then one day something inside me suddenly clicked, and I changed my mind.”
He also wrote about what he noticed:
“… I can testify that it’s worth your effort. After a while, I began to notice that during the 15 or 20 minutes I was practising, I felt calmer, quieter, more centred, more in touch with the pulses of my breath, body, and mind.”
I (Chris) use pranayama to meditate in Darwin, and online. Many students have told me something much like Tony’s story. That is why I offer two free live classes. Then you can make up your own mind.
Two free live pranayama classes, online or in Darwin
Pranayama (breath meditation) with a back support.
Two free pranayama classes
This free offer is not a gimmick. Breath meditation is something you do for a while, so you need enough time to give it a fair try.
One free pass gives you two free live classes. Each person can have one free pass. There is no obligation to carry on afterwards.
The free classes are for students who have done Flametree’s 4-day Pranayama Introductory Mini Course (in the studio, online or by video), or the equivalent. That way you get more from the classes, and it is fair to students who already come to our regular pranayama classes.
Get your free pass on the pranayama pass page. Then reserve your class.
Pranayama can also be done lying down, which makes it easier to start and to do for longer.
Two classes each week, online or in Darwin
The Flametree non-beginner timetable has pranayama at 6.30am on Tuesday and Thursday (Darwin NT time), online and at our Woolner studio. Darwin time is 30 minutes behind Cairns, so the classes are at 7.00am in Cairns. In Alice Springs and Palmerston the time is the same as Darwin.
For your own time zone, there is a converter on the non-beginner timetable. The picture on that page is the master copy for class times.
I (Chris Lalor) teach these classes. I am an accredited Senior Iyengar teacher, and I say I have practised pranayama daily for 25 years.
Many students come to the studio, and many others join online because it is so convenient. To join online, reserve a class and the Zoom link is emailed to you. The online set up steps are easy, and the Customer Service Team can talk you through them.
New to yoga? Start with beginner classes
Maybe you want to try breath meditation, but you have not done yoga before. In that case, start with the beginner yoga pass. New students get a free first class.
You can do beginner classes online or in the studio. You can see all the options on the beginner timetable, which has a time zone converter. There are also optional beginner classes like Gentle Yoga, Backcare Yoga and Easy Restorative Yoga.
Non-beginners: passes that include pranayama
Non-beginner students, who are new or lapsed at Flametree, can get 30 days unlimited for $79 (online and studio). If you only want online, you can get 30 days online for $29.
These classes include pranayama and the different types of pranayama below. The non-beginner timetable has a wide range of times, including intermediate and experienced levels. You can also see all Flametree yoga packages.
Other posts about pranayama cover more, including Ujjayi pranayama, Bhramari (Bumble Bee breath) and alternate nostril breathing.
Two free live pranayama classes, online or in Darwin
Pranayama can also be done sitting in a chair, using a belt for extra support and ease.
Frequently asked questions
What is pranayama?
Pranayama is breath meditation. You sit or lie down and focus on your breath in a set way. It is taught in Iyengar yoga as a quiet practice.
Can I join from Cairns?
Yes. Classes are live on Zoom, so you can join from Cairns or anywhere. Darwin time is 30 minutes behind Cairns, so the 6.30am class is at 7.00am in Cairns.
When are the pranayama classes?
6.30am on Tuesday and Thursday, Darwin NT time. They are online and at the Woolner studio. Check the non-beginner timetable, where the picture is the master copy.
Are the classes really free?
Yes. One free pass gives you two free live classes, with no obligation to carry on. The free pass is for students who have done Flametree’s 4-day Pranayama Introductory Mini Course, or the equivalent.
Do I need to know yoga first?
For the free classes you need the mini course or the equivalent. If you are new to yoga, start with the beginner yoga pass and the beginner timetable.
Who teaches it?
Chris Lalor, an accredited Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher, teaches both pranayama classes each week.
Can I do it lying down or in a chair?
Yes. Pranayama can be done lying down, or sitting in a chair with a belt for support. Your teacher can show you options.
What do I need for online classes?
A PC, tablet or phone, a quiet space, and the Zoom link that is emailed to you when you reserve a class.
