Breathing is something that we do from the moment we are born to the moment we die, yet how often do we really stop to think about our breathing? When we're sick, we may notice that it's difficult to breathe or if we've just finished a strenuous workout, we may notice that our breathing is rapid, but how often do we make a concerted effort to control the breath? In modern culture, many of us are stressed, distracted and depleted, yet what if the best way to counteract all of these negative symptoms was to spend a little more time connecting with the breath and using it to restore our physical and emotional body?
Pranayam is the practice of yogic breathing. In Sanskrit, the word pranayam can be broken into two parts: “pran” translating to the life force and “ayam” translating to drawing out. Together, this translates to drawing the life force through the body in order to promote vitality and well-being. Pranayam is an ancient method discussed in both the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Pranayam is still an important component of a modern day yoga practice, even though many Western yoga studios overlook this limb of yoga. Medical studies have shown that Pranayam is indeed a beneficial practice for those who are stressed or have a difficult time focusing and helps in invigorating the mind and body for increased energy levels and a focused mind. Pranayam can be practiced on its own as well as be linked with the asana (or physical yoga postures) practice. Read further in the book to better understand how Pranayam can be utilized to enhance your Yoga practice, health and vitality.
Table of Contents
Importance of Correct Breathing
What is Pranayam
Main Pranayam Techniques
Doing Pranayam with Yoga Asanas
Importance of Pranayam with Savasana
In-Breath, Holding and Out-Breath
Advanced Pranayam Techniques
Utilizing Mudras in Pranayam
Utilizing Bandhas in Pranayam
Safety Guidelines and Contra-Indications
Bringing it all together
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Pranayam is the practice of yogic breathing. In Sanskrit, the word pranayam can be broken into two parts: “pran” translating to the life force and “ayam” translating to drawing out. Together, this translates to drawing the life force through the body in order to promote vitality and well-being. Pranayam is an ancient method discussed in both the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Pranayam is still an important component of a modern day yoga practice, even though many Western yoga studios overlook this limb of yoga. Medical studies have shown that Pranayam is indeed a beneficial practice for those who are stressed or have a difficult time focusing and helps in invigorating the mind and body for increased energy levels and a focused mind. Pranayam can be practiced on its own as well as be linked with the asana (or physical yoga postures) practice. Read further in the book to better understand how Pranayam can be utilized to enhance your Yoga practice, health and vitality.
Table of Contents
Importance of Correct Breathing
What is Pranayam
Main Pranayam Techniques
Doing Pranayam with Yoga Asanas
Importance of Pranayam with Savasana
In-Breath, Holding and Out-Breath
Advanced Pranayam Techniques
Utilizing Mudras in Pranayam
Utilizing Bandhas in Pranayam
Safety Guidelines and Contra-Indications
Bringing it all together
Review
Thank you for your purchase
Other Books by this publisher
