Other Names Nadi-Sodhna, Nadi shodhan, Nadi Purifying Description This is one of the fundamental types of Pranayam. However, while describing the other eight types of Kumbhakas. But this has been described independently under a Nadi shuddhi procedure known as ” Samanu “. It is necessary to have Nadi Shuddhi before performing Pranayam. How to do […]
Other Names Nasal Snoring Description The name of this Pranayama originates from Sanskrit word Bhramar that means bumblebee. While performing this Pranayama a buzzing sound, typical of bumblebee is produced from the nostrils. How to do Sit in any easy posture Bring both hands to face so that first finger stays just above eyebrow, middle […]
Other Names Teeth Hissing, Hissing Breath Description Sitkari pertains to the sound made by drawing air in through the front teeth-either tightly closed or slightly opened-with the tongue tip regulating the air pressure and sound. This technique pertains only to inhaling, except that exhaling normally takes place through both nostrils, after a usual full pause. […]
Other Names Ujjayi, Ujjayee, Victorious Breath, Ocean Breath, Loud Breathing. Description In Ujjai breathing, the glottis is partially closed. The glottis is that part in the throat area that closes when you swallow, but which is open when you breath. When you partially close the glottis while breathing, you can hear a sound resonate from […]
Other Names Skull Shining Breath, Frontal Brain Purification, Kapal-Bhati, Kapal-Bharti Description The word kapalbhati is made up of two words, kapal meaning skull (here skull includes all the organs under the skull too) and bhati means shining, illuminating. Due to the process, the organs under the skull mainly the brain and the small brain are […]
Other Names Anuloma-Viloma, Alternate Nostril Breathing Other Names Anuloma-Viloma, Alternate Nostril Breathing Description In this pranayam the breath is regulated with the help of the nostril. It helps encourages mind to higher levels of discrimination, concentration and thoughts. Gives more energy and oxygen to the physical body and helps calm your nerves and improve circulation. […]
Other Names Bellows Description Bhastrika is primarily consists of forced rapid deep breathing which serves as a basis for many varieties of exercises, all of which may be described by the same name. Although air is forced both in and out, the emphasis is placed upon the expulsion or explosion of air. How to do […]
The verbal meaning of ‘Niyama’, is rules or laws. These are the rules prescribed for personal observance. Like the five yamas, the niyamas are not exercises or actions to be simply studied. They represent far more than an attitude. Compared with the yamas, the niyamas are more intimate and personal. They refer to the attitude […]
The verbal meaning of “Yama” is “rein, curb, or bridle, discipline or restraints” In the present context, it is used to mean “self-control, forbearance, or any great rule or duty”. It can also be interpreted as “attitude” or “behavior”. Certainly a particular attitude can be expressed as discipline, which then influences our behavior. Patanjali’s Yoga […]
We all are in search of peace. Almost all human beings whether they seem to be living happily or not feel restlessness all the time. Everybody is running behind some or the other materialistic things of this world and thinks that he will get happiness after achieving it, but even after achieving the most desirable […]