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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.

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.

How to Practice Cooling Breath
This breath uses in yoga practice helps cools the body. It is best done in hot weather or at the end of a vigorous yoga session.

Alternate Nostril Breathing – Nadi Sodhana
Alternate Nostril Breathing – Nadi Sodhana is a yoga pranayama that is balancing, relaxing, and calming.

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!

Introduction to Pranayama Breathing Exercises
Yoga breathing exercises are called pranayama. Breathing exercises will greatly enhance your yoga practice.