Pranayama Manual

Bhastrika Pranayama

March 12, 2023

Bhastrika, or “bellows” breath, builds prâna in the body. Its motions are, true to its name, like powerful bellows, rhythmically pulling and pushing air ...

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Bhramari Prânâyâma

March 11, 2023

Bhramari, or “bumble bee” breath, supports a meditative state through its rhythmicity and calming effect. Current research has discovered that bhramari when regularly practised… ...

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Surya Bhedana & Chandra Bhedana Prânâyâma

March 10, 2023

Surya bhedana and chandra bhedana are complementary single-nostril prânâyâmas. Surya bhedana translates to “sun-piercing” and is intended to heat the body, stimulate brain activity, ...

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Sitkari Prânâyâma

March 9, 2023

Sitkari, or the “hissing” breath, reduces pitta, releases heat, and brings calm. Current research suggests that sitkari when regularly practised… decreases blood pressure and ...

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Kumbhaka

February 25, 2023

Kumbhaka, or breath retention, gets its name from the Sanskrit kumbha, or “pot,” referring to the torso as a container for breath. Current research ...

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Sama Vritti Prânâyâma

February 21, 2023

Sama vritti, or “box breathing,” gets its name from the Sanskrit for “same” (sama) and “flow” or “wave” (vritti) and brings the breath into ...

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Nadi Shodhana Prânâyâma

February 20, 2023

Nadi shodhana, or “channel-cleaning” breath, purifies the body and stimulates the brain. It increases vitality and reduces feelings of stress and anxiety by harmonising ...

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Viloma Prânâyâma

February 19, 2023

Viloma, or “stop-action” breathing, translates roughly to mean “against the natural order.” It breaks the natural breath pattern with regular interruptions to sharpen the ...

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Ujjayi Prânâyâma

February 11, 2023

Ujjayi, or “victorious” or “ocean” breath, is a fundamental breath practice for extending energy. Its name translates to “victorious expansion,” which harkens to the ...

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Shitali Prânâyâma

February 10, 2023

Shitali, or “cooling” breath, reduces pitta and helps the body release heat for a calming and cooling effect. In addition to this effect, there ...

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Dirgha Prânâyâma

February 9, 2023

Dirgha, or “three-part” breath, is perhaps the most fundamental of prânâyâma exercises. It establishes an optimal resting breath and utilises the entirety of the ...

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Oral-Lung Microbiome & Ayurvedic Tongue Scraping

October 24, 2022

We have all heard the standard guidelines for oral health and hygiene: brush and floss your teeth, keep them clean to avoid tooth decay ...

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Bhastrika Pranayama

Bhramari Prânâyâma

Surya Bhedana & Chandra Bhedana Prânâyâma

Sitkari Prânâyâma

Kumbhaka

Sama Vritti Prânâyâma

Nadi Shodhana Prânâyâma

Viloma Prânâyâma

Ujjayi Prânâyâma

Shitali Prânâyâma

Dirgha Prânâyâma

Oral-Lung Microbiome & Ayurvedic Tongue Scraping

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