Pranayama Basics

What does 'Pranayama' mean? Why do we need it in our lives?

Diaphragmatic breathing is the most basic and fundamental kind of breathing. Be comfortable with it to start your journey with Pranayama.

The Yogis breathe on three levels. Find out how and use it to improve your everyday breathing.

Energizing cleansing technique for the morning. The quick ignition to pull you in the daily Pranayama practice.

Learn how to regularly keep your nasal cavity clean.

With the breath we can clear the nasal passages as well as the energy channels of our subtle body. This cleansing technique balances the left and the right side of our body, brain, and nervous system.

Like the bellows, ignite the fire in and around your stomach.

A Bandha is a lock by which we achieve a pumping effect. We can combine it with Pranayama. It involves holding the breath, so it is an advanced technique.

Once you are comfortable with doing Bhastrika regularly, as well as Jalandhara Bandha, you can progress to the next level: add Uddiyana Bandha to the mix. This is a very powerful intensifier that will improve your metabolism, strengthen your rectus abdominis muscle as well as create an 'energy wave' that will resonate in the whole body.

A Mudra or a Meditation technique? In any case, it helps with concentration.

You can do the Ocean Breath alone, or in combination with Kechari Mudra. Even better, why not combine it with Shambavi Mudra to intensify the calming effect in the whole head.

Keep on using the techniques in the years to come!

I promised I'd give you some tips on how to unblock your nostrils.