01. The Sukshmah Method -- Fridays, January 2026

The Sukshmah Method with Francine

January 2026 · 4-Week Series · Live + Replay

Friday's 7:30am PT / 10:30am ET — January 9, 16, 23, 30

January is still winter for many of us... a quieter season where the body wants steadiness, warmth, and deeper breaths. And while the (even) bigger “new year” fire kicks in with the Lunar New Year in February and the Spring Equinox in March, January is where we build the foundation so that when momentum arrives, we’re ready for it, without rushing, forcing, or burning out. What we repeat now becomes our rhythm later. 

Sukshmah helps establish that rhythm in the body and with it a steadier baseline, so our intentions have somewhere tangible to land. Rhythm in the breath brings rhythm to the mind and rhythm to the body.

This 4-week series is an accessible, efficient, and intelligent weekly tune-up for your joints, breath, circulation, and nervous system; perfect if you’ve been on screens, sitting for long periods, or carrying tension in your shoulders, jaw, and upper back (I know I'm not alone here!). The movements are small but powerful: precise joint activation paired with steady breath that helps your posture lift naturally, your focus settle, and your energy feel more consistent.

The vibe is: Feel Good Fridays — because we’re not dragging ourselves into 2026. We’re arriving, with style, grace, and good posture. Invite a friend, and let's make it our Friday morning reset.

Over 4 weeks of The Sukshmah Method, you can expect to:

• stand taller with easier, fuller breath
• feel less tightness in your neck, shoulders, and jaw
• experience calmer, more focused attention
• have more even, sustainable energy throughout the day
• feel more emotionally steady and grounded, even when life is intense

This method is rooted in Sukshma Vyayama, a precise sequence of breath and movement codified by Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari and carried through our Himalayan lineage. It’s often called the yoga of immortality — a subtle “micro-exercise” system that works on the Sukshma Sharira (subtle/pranic body) that animates and nourishes the physical body. After my direct experience of daily practice during the pandemic, I started referring to it as the yoga of immunity. 

Rather than forcing or pushing, Sukshmah uses targeted joint activation, rhythmic breathing, and specific angles of the body to:

• stimulate micro-circulation from head to toe
• bathe the joints in synovial fluid and improve mobility
• tone the nervous system and endocrine (hormonal) function
• release stored tension from long hours of sitting, screens, and stress

The result is a practice that feels simple and accessible, yet leaves you surprisingly clear, awake, and renewed—often within the first few minutes.

Why practice in January?

January is the first month of the calendar year: a clean slate, but not a sprint. We’re still in winter (in the North), and the full ignition of the Lunar New Year energy arrives in February, so it's more of a liminal bridge than the moment of blooming and blossoming. January is about setting your rhythm, building steadiness, and getting your body “online” without forcing momentum before it’s time. 

January carries both 1 and 10 energy: 1 is the initiation, the moment you choose your rhythm and begin; 10 is the Wheel, cycles turning, timing, and learning how to move with change instead of forcing it. Combined, it's giving: start with intention, and stay steady as the momentum builds. This is exactly what Sukshmah supports: small, precise inputs that create real, lasting shifts in how you feel in your body.

This series gives your body a ritual of its own: a weekly reset to clear what’s been accumulating (tension, tightness, nervous system overload) and build a strong, grounded foundation for the month — and the year — ahead.

Benefits you may experience

• Improved concentration, focus, and memory
• Support for hormonal balance and stress regulation
• Revitalized posture, endurance, and muscle tone
• Relief from neck, shoulder, and upper-back tension
• Increased metabolism and improved circulation
• Gentle detoxification support
• More consistent energy and fewer midday slumps
• Harmonized digestion and elimination
• Better balance, coordination, and body awareness
• Softer, less strained eyes and improved eye comfort
• A lifted mood, a greater sense of joy
• Emotional steadiness and resilience

(This practice is supportive, not a substitute for medical care.)

What to expect in class

• Guided from head to toe – I’ll lead you through specific movements, angles, and breath patterns designed to work systematically through your entire body.
• Mostly standing, with options – Much of the sequence is done standing, and I’ll offer seated variations if you need or prefer them.
• Camera on is encouraged – So I can support your alignment and keep you safe; this is a co-regulated space, not a faceless class.
• Steady, accessible pace – We move with intention and give time to pause, feel, and integrate so your nervous system can actually register the shift.
• Safety first – If you ever feel lightheaded or uncomfortable, you’ll be invited to stop, sit, and rest. Listening to your body is part of the method.

Come as you are.

No prior experience with Sukshmah or yoga is required; just a willingness to breathe, move, and meet yourself with a bit more kindness each week.

If you want to open 2026 feeling clearer, stronger, and more deeply rooted in your own body, this series is for you.