When hearing Ujjayi for the first time, many are reminded of their first Star Wars viewing, with Darth Vader breathing heavily into his mask, telling Luke the truth of his identity. Who knows if the source of inspiration for Darth Vader’s voice was taken from yoga science, but Ujjayi is a pranayama worth examining and [...]
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Ujjayi – The Whispered Breath
Posted in Pranayama, Yoga Tools, tagged amplified breath, breathing exercise, ocean breath, Pranayama, ujjayi, yoga on September 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Nadi Shodhanam – Breath of Balance
Posted in Pranayama, Yoga Tools, tagged active, energy channels. nostril dominance, ida, nadi shodhana, passive, pingala, Pranayama, shodhanum, spirituality, sushumna, yoga on August 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have to contain my excitement while writing this post because I LOVE nadi shodhanam. I truly believe it is the most powerful pranayama practice, facilitating the use of the breath to delve deep into your meditation. Not to mention the overabundant benefits in your everyday life. Admit it – We take breathing for [...]
Beauty and the Breath: The Pranic Body
Posted in Pranayama, Yoga Tools, tagged kosha, nadi, patanjali, prana, Pranayama, yoga on March 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Athaasane dridhe yogee vashee hitamitaashanaha. Guroopadishtamaargena praanaayaamaansamabhyset. Thus being established in asana and having control (of the body), taking a balanced diet; pranayamas should be practiced according to the instruction of the guru. – Hatha Yoga Pradipika (2:1) Pranayama is the fourth rung as identified by Patanjali’s 8 rungs (Ashtanga) of Yoga. Prana is linked [...]
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