Pranayama Practice
Mayasays...
Pranayama is the bridge between the physical and mental aspects of yoga! These breathing practices directly influence your nervous system and mental state. In Hatha yoga, pranayama is considered even more important than asanas!
Description
Traditional breathing exercises to control prana (life force energy)
Poses (5)
Three-Part Breath (Dirga Pranayama)
Breathe into belly, ribs, chest sequentially
Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
Use Vishnu mudra, balance left and right channels
Skull Shining Breath (Kapalabhati)
3 rounds of 30, rest between, contraindicated for pregnancy
Anatomical Focus
Teaching Notes
Always practice on empty stomach. Provide contraindications. Never force breath. If dizzy, return to natural breathing.
Mayasays...
Pranayama is the bridge between the physical and mental aspects of yoga! These breathing practices directly influence your nervous system and mental state. In Hatha yoga, pranayama is considered even more important than asanas!
Sequence Details
Yoga Styles
Focus Areas
Anatomical Focus
Teaching Notes
Always practice on empty stomach. Provide contraindications. Never force breath. If dizzy, return to natural breathing.