Yoga Breathing Exercises - Pranayama
Yoga Breathing Exercises, which are called Pranayama in Sanskrit, may be done in association with yoga poses or just while sitting quietly. Here are some of the most common types of yoga breathing exercises and their benefits.
Introduction to Pranayama Breathing Exercises
Explanation of pranayama and instruction for calming and invigorating breathing exercises.
Alternate Nostril Breathing – Nadi Sodhana
Alternate Nostril Breathing – Nadi Sodhana is a yoga pranayama that is balancing, relaxing, and calming.
Equal Breathing - Sama Vritti Pranayama
Sama vritti or equal breathing is a yoga breathing exercise. Sama vritti pranayama helps calm the body and focus the mind.
Cooling Breath - Shitali Pranayama
How to Practice Cooling Breath - Shitali Pranayama.
Ocean Breath – Ujjayi Pranayama
Ocean Breath – Ujjayi Pranayama is also known as Hissing Breath and Victorious Breath. Ocean Breath – Ujjayi Pranayama is a pranayama which concentrates and directs the breath, giving asana practice extra power and focus.
Skull Shining Breath – Kapalabhati Pranayama
Skull Shining Breath – Kapalabhati Pranayama consists of rapid forced exhales followed by passive inhales. It is a cleansing, invigorating, warming breath, best done at the beginning of a yoga session.
Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama
Instructions for Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama. Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama is a basic breathing exercise that is calming and grounding. A great yoga pranayama for beginners!
Breathe Your Way to Health and Peace
Subhamoy Das, About Guide to Hinduism, on the beneficial effects of incorporating pranayama into your life.
Lion's Breath
In lion's breath, roaring like a lion relieves tension in the face. Find out how to do the yoga pranayama called lion's breath
