Yogic Breathing - Pranayama
- revitalizes the entire body.
- balances emotions.
- promotes clarity of the mind.
Most breathing exercises are performed sitting down, while keeping the spine, neck and head in a straight line. This aids in the flow of prana and creates space for the lungs to expand more fully.
According to yogic belief, life expectancy is linked to the frequency of respiration. A tortoise breathes very slowly and lives a long life. A mouse breathes faster, living a more frantic lifestyle with a much shorter life.
Ujjayi (ooh-jai-yee) breathing is the key to conscious breathing. It means to expand succes. It id characterized by a soft, deep, hollow sound coming from the throat. This sound will draw your attention to your breath. With mouth close breathe in and out your nose, narrowing your vocal chords a little bit. Ujjayi breathing can be used in your daily life to reduce stress, develope mindfulness and slow you down so you can see the beauty of life all around you in detail.
Kapalabhati (reminds me of buti fire breath) means "skull shining" great for clearing the mind. You breathe in relaxed and force your exhale contracting the abs. This exhalation rids the lower lungs of stale air, allowing fresh oxygen to refresh the respiratory system. Repeat about 20 times. Find your own rythmic pace.
Sat Nam.
Created at 2014-02-01 15:01
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