Posts tagged with “pranayama”

Sitali Pranayama cools the system, and soothes the eyes and ears.

Bring a sense of balance and peace as you move into fall and winter by taking care of yourself. Try regulating your routine, slowing down your asana practice, pranayama and meditation.

Holy Days or Holidaze? This is the opportune question for all of us this time of year.  It seems that we all intend in our own unique way to connect with what the Holidays mean for us as individuals, families, and culturally.  And then... we seem to get pulled into the fray and our already busy lives become an even greater whirlwind of have to's, overwhelm, over spending and overeating that all leads to just hoping to make it to the finish line intact.

This “throat lock” creates an expansion of the chest, a softening, and an opening of the throat along with an upward release and slight extension at the back of the neck. In Anusara® terms, it is the balance between shoulder and skull loop.

This “root lock” is to support and direct the energy of the upward flowing energy called Prana so that it does not collapse into the downward flow of energy called Apana.

Nadi Shodhana/ Alternate Nostril Breath helps refresh and calm you. Nadi Shodhana before bed will calm you and help you fall asleep quicker. Practice it in the morning to refresh you. Do it anytime during the day to combat stress.

Learn how to do the Bee pranayama. Practice 3-4 times every day to really embrace its profound effects which include less tension, anger & anxiety, and mitigates migraines.

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Victor Frankl

Feeling stressed, panicked, anxious, annoyed, stuck in your head--out of balance?? Have you been sitting at your desk so long time that your shoulders are up around your ears?? Bring your breath to the rescue!

Done correctly, the lungs will fully expand and your inner body will puff up like a smile. It will soothe your entire system by toning the nerves. This breath is ideal for anyone wanting to strengthen their cardiovascular system!