Welcome to my Pranayama program "Breath is Life"! This is a complete course which will help you to learn Pranayama, from beginner to advanced level. Here is your daily practice Level 3 (Intermediate Pranayama).

In today's video we will practice 5 different breathing techniques while exploring Kumbhaka - breath retention.

Practice of kumbhaka helps to develop single pointed concentration needed for meditation. It also trains the nervous system to tolerate higher levels of carbon dioxide in the body. 
Contraindications: Not to practice with a serious cardiac or hypertension symptoms. Do not practice during pregnancy.

There are 2 types of Kumbhaka.
- Antar Kumbhaka, internal breath retention, so retaining the breath after inhalation.
- Bahir Kumbhaka, external breath retention, so retaining the breath after exhalation.


Pranayama techniques in this video:

1. Ujjayi breath: balancing breath which also has heating effect on the body. Soothes nervous system, helps to slow down and lengthen the breath.


2. Bhastrika: (bellows breath), this pranayama uses the diaphragm to force breathing - both inhalation and exhalation are forced, active.
It increases digestive fire, creates heat in the entire body, boosts metabolism. Detoxifies, oxygenates the body, helps to release negative thoughts. Good for throat and chest conjection, for example after the flight. Contraindications: Not advisable for people with high blood pressure, during pregnancy, heart disease, epilepsy, hernia or gastric ulcer.

3. Nadi Shodhana: calming and balancing pranayama, purifies the nadis (energy channels), balances energy in the body which in turns calms the mind. Releases accumulated stress, tension and fatigue.

4. Sheetali/Seetkari: both practices cool down body and mind. Their cooling effect brings mental and emotional relaxation. Helps to reduce blood pressure and acid reflux.
Contraindications: to be avoided by people with asthma, bronchitis, flu and low energy level. Cronic constipation. Generally not to be practiced in the winter in cold climate.

5. Bhramari: (Humming Bee Breath). Vibration created by imitating this sound soothes the mind and activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Calming, releasing anxiety, releasing mental tension. 
Contraindications: Avoid in case of ear infection.

Practice along with this video as long as you need, and afterwards move to the next level: [ Ссылка ]
.
.
.
Practice Pranayama with my complete program "Breath is Life":
[ Ссылка ]
.
Join our Ashtanga Yoga Retreats in Bali:
[ Ссылка ]
.
Follow me on Instagram:
[ Ссылка ]

свернуть