Y.S. 2.40 – How to Be a Master of Breath (Pranayama) | Article

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बाह्याभ्यन्तरस्तम्भवृत्तिर्देशकालसंख्याभिः परिदृष्टो दीर्घसूक्ष्मः॥५०॥ bāhya-ābhyantara-sthambha vr̥ttiḥ deśa-kāla-sankhyābhiḥ paridr̥ṣṭo dīrgha-sūkṣmaḥ  Pranayama manifests as external, internal, and restrained movements of breath. These are regulated and made long and subtle in accordance to place, time, and number. bahya = externalabhyantara = internalstambha = holding, restraint, suspension, stationary, retention, cessation, transitionvrittih = operations, activities, fluctuations, modifications, changes, or various forms … Continue reading Y.S. 2.40 – How to Be a Master of Breath (Pranayama) | Article

Nadi Shodhana Tutorial |Video

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Here is a step by step tutorial on alternate nostril breathing, an excellent pranayama for balancing the mind and preparing for meditation. Three techniques are given for basic to intermediate practice, including breath retention and without use of hands. Read more about this pranayama's benefits in my previous post about Nadi Shodhana https://youtu.be/dSMaB1vIn0g Duration: 15 … Continue reading Nadi Shodhana Tutorial |Video

Yoga for Cultivating Inner Fire |Video

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This is a stimulating practice for the navel center, using both asana and pranayama to access the energy of fire within and heat up the body while developing balance and focus of the mind. Duration: 72 Minutes             Level: II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgscQ1WtTOs&w=560&h=315

Ujjayi – The Whispered Breath

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When hearing Ujjayi for the first time, many are reminded of their first Star Wars viewing, with Darth Vader breathing heavily into his mask, telling Luke the truth of his identity. Who knows if the source of inspiration for Darth Vader's voice was taken from yoga science, but Ujjayi is a pranayama worth examining and … Continue reading Ujjayi – The Whispered Breath