ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING Introduction Alternate nostril breathing, Anuloma Viloma (also called Nadi Shodana), occupies a central place in the practice of Pranayama, mainly because of its balancing effects on both sides of the body, especially on the two brain...
ABDOMINAL BREATHING IntroductionBreathing plays an essential role not only in Yoga but also in daily life. Indeed, a human being draws most of his energy from the oxygen contained in the air. Thus, the goal in Yoga is to optimize the oxygenation of the cells through a...
FULL YOGIC BREATH IntroductionThe full yogic breath is a combination of 3 types of natural breath: abdominal, thoracic and clavicular breathing. In this way of breathing, lungs are solicited in their entirety, which generates an important supply of oxygen to the...
ABDOMINAL PUMPING (KAPALABHATI) Introduction Abdominal pumps, Kapalabhati (Kapala = skull, Bhati = shine), are an important part of the practice of pranayama for its beneficial effects on the brain and the important supply of oxygen and energy it brings to the entire...
UJAYI BREATH (UJAYI) IntroductionUjayi breath (Ujayi = victorious), consists in producing a light guttural sound when inhaling and exhaling, by slightly contracting the glottis in the throat. Ujayi is a classical Pranayama with retention but it is mainly presented...
