Pranayama series: – there is an app for that

Let modern technology help you practice the ancient method of breath control – Pranayama. We have looked at various pranayama exercises their benefits and techniques in the last few posts. Today, I’d like to introduce you to an App that I have been using for several years now to help me focus during pranayama practice as well as giving me…

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Pranayama series: Nadi Shodhana – Alternate Nostril breathing

Harmonise your mind and body by calming a busy mind. Nadi Shodanha aims to purify the main energy channels (nadis) to allow the bodies life force, prana or chi to freely ascend throughout the body bringing about a harmonious state of being. Interestingly in every day life we do not breath through both nostrils at a time on a constant…

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Pranayama series: Brahmari- Bee breath

Great breathing practice to relieve mental tension and soothe the mind. To give brahmari breath a go in an actual yoga class can be a little challenging for those of us who are a little self conscious or shy about making a noise. Don’t let this stop you to reap the amazing benefits of experiencing the vibration during your…

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Pranayama series: Piston breathing variation

Experience how the breath affects the muscles of the body during yoga practice. Did you know that if you work with your breath, some exercises are easier – such as breathing in when you lift into a Locust/ Shalabhasana which is a back extension, so it uses all the muscles along the back of the body. Or when you go…

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Pranayama series: How to do a full yogic breath

Did you know that breathing and breath exercises are powerful stress busters? I hope you are enjoying this cosy time of year. It may seem strange to focus on breathing exercises during a time of year where many end up with stuffy noses or coughs. In fact I just had a chest infection myself and though breathing was tough…

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