Sit in Sukasana, sitting on one foam block, making sure to place yourself correctly and drawing the buttocks out and back.
Resume breath awareness with a passive brain.
Inhale through both nostrils deeply but still relaxed.
Exhale making a humming sound like that of a buzzing insect.
DURATION: Repeat this 10 -20 times before changing the cross […]
A guide for teachers leading pranayama practice.
A good order for building up pranayama practice is as follows…
Lying down
In building your practice viloma begins with an in breathm and ujjayi with extended out.
Rechka and puraka in and out practice
Rechaka and Puraka in Ujjayi
Ujjayi deep in/ ext out
Ext in/deep out
Ext in and out
Viloma (ujjayi base)
Viloma […]
General guidance on how best to practice pranayama
Lying down pranayama is suitable for all, including those new to the practice, because
It allows the student to concentrate on the practice without having to worry about posture.
It allows the student to keep body and mind free from tension.
During lying down practice, the diaphragm needs to keep […]
Guidelines for pranayama practice, including preparation, asanas and breathing exercises, as well as contraindications.
First, construct a lift…
Construct a lift from a neatly pleated blanket (or a use a ‘chereode’ Pranayama lift either on the floor or raised on blocks according to comfort) with a securely placed support for your head of sufficient height to ensure […]
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