Breathing Techniques

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Explore the rigorous cleansing of shatkarma rituals. It may take some mastery, but the effects are well worth the effort.

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Are you scared to do lion's breath? Learn the power this breathing technique has to chase away negativity and you might find yourself...

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Regard your breath as your best friend and ally. It’s there for you whenever you need it and the more awareness you bring to it, the better...

Bumblebee Breath: The Power of Bhramari Pranayama Bumblebee Breath: The Power of Bhramari Pranayama Bumblebee Breath: The Power of Bhramari Pranayama Bumblebee Breath: The Power of Bhramari Pranayama


Bhramari pranayama, also called bumblebee breath, is a brilliant breathing technique to reduce stress and anxiety, and manage overwhelming...

5 Ways You Can Naturally Relax With Just Your Breath 5 Ways You Can Naturally Relax With Just Your Breath 5 Ways You Can Naturally Relax With Just Your Breath 5 Ways You Can Naturally Relax With Just Your Breath


Happy National Relaxation Day! Here are 5 ways breathing techniques can help you take the edge off naturally.

Dirgha Pranayama: An Introduction to Three-Part Breath Dirgha Pranayama: An Introduction to Three-Part Breath Dirgha Pranayama: An Introduction to Three-Part Breath Dirgha Pranayama: An Introduction to Three-Part Breath


Feeling anxious, stressed or even just a little short of breath? Dirgha Pranayama, a simple, 3-part breathing technique can help you feel...

Hidden Magic: The Power of Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Hidden Magic: The Power of Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Hidden Magic: The Power of Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Hidden Magic: The Power of Nadi Shodhana Pranayama


Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, or alternate nostril breathing, is a powerful cleansing breath, but not a technique that is always well explained....

Pranayama Pranayama Pranayama Pranayama


Conscious breathing connects us to our inner energy source. Learn how to do it and enjoy its remarkable benefits for body, mind and spirit.

Pranayama Pranayama Pranayama Pranayama


Explore more about the benefits of pranayama, how you can incorporate it into your yoga practice, and the common exercises and breathing...

Inhale New Beginnings With These 3 Morning Breathing Exercises Inhale New Beginnings With These 3 Morning Breathing Exercises Inhale New Beginnings With These 3 Morning Breathing Exercises Inhale New Beginnings With These 3 Morning Breathing Exercises


Just like a new year, every inhale is considered a new beginning. Here are three types of breathing exercises you can incorporate into your...

Exhaling Muscle Pain & Tension: 3 Benefits of Yogic Breathing (Plus a Sample Exercise) Exhaling Muscle Pain & Tension: 3 Benefits of Yogic Breathing (Plus a Sample Exercise) Exhaling Muscle Pain & Tension: 3 Benefits of Yogic Breathing (Plus a Sample Exercise) Exhaling Muscle Pain & Tension: 3 Benefits of Yogic Breathing (Plus a Sample Exercise)


For many people, muscle pain and/or tension is simply a part of life, but yogic breathing offers a natural solution. Learn three ways the...

Better Than Coffee: Drink in the Benefits of This Yogic Brain-Boosting Cleansing Technique Better Than Coffee: Drink in the Benefits of This Yogic Brain-Boosting Cleansing Technique Better Than Coffee: Drink in the Benefits of This Yogic Brain-Boosting Cleansing Technique Better Than Coffee: Drink in the Benefits of This Yogic Brain-Boosting Cleansing Technique


Looking for a new/better way to get energized? Try the yogic breathing technique of kapalabhati to cleanse and refresh the brain and get...

3 Ways to Control Prana With More Than the Traditional Breath 3 Ways to Control Prana With More Than the Traditional Breath 3 Ways to Control Prana With More Than the Traditional Breath 3 Ways to Control Prana With More Than the Traditional Breath


Yoga therapist and author, Jennie Lee, clears up the misunderstanding that pranayama is only about breath control and explains how you can...

Breathe Easy With These 5 Yogic Breathing Exercises Breathe Easy With These 5 Yogic Breathing Exercises Breathe Easy With These 5 Yogic Breathing Exercises Breathe Easy With These 5 Yogic Breathing Exercises


For thousands of years, breathing techniques have been practiced by yogis to reach higher states of consciousness. Today, anyone can...

6 Ways to Start a Yoga Practice at Home 6 Ways to Start a Yoga Practice at Home 6 Ways to Start a Yoga Practice at Home 6 Ways to Start a Yoga Practice at Home


Use these six home practice suggestions to get you motivated and inspired to start your own. Remember, a home practice can go far beyond...

Yoga for Your Travels Yoga for Your Travels Yoga for Your Travels Yoga for Your Travels


How do we bring our yoga practice with us when we travel? Learn some tips and tricks to taking yoga on the road, even if you forgot your...