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Archive for the ‘Pranayama’ Category

Sitkari Pranayama

Icon Written by yogi on February 7, 2007 – 9:25 pm

Sitkari is a form of pranayama which is practiced by breathing air through the front teeth, with the teeth either tightly closed or slightly opened and using the tongue tip to regulate the air pressure and sound.

Lips should close at the end of the inhalation in preparation to hold a full pause with chin lock. [...]



Introduction to Kapalabhati Breathing Technique

Icon Written by yogi on November 6, 2006 – 12:58 pm

Kapalabhati is translated as “Skull Shining” and it effects are to clear the mind.
If you ever get to try Phyllis’ classes in Yoga Zone, you will realize that Kapalabhati is one of her favorite ways to start her classes.
The forced exhalation rids the lower lungs of stale air and clears space for fresh oxygen [...]



Ujjayi or Victorious Breathing

Icon Written by yogi on September 30, 2006 – 2:00 pm

UJJAYI = “What clears the throat and masters the chest area”
According to Patanjali, your breadth should be both dirga (long) and suksma (smooth).
Ujjayi breathing is done by gently constricting the opening of the throat to create some resistance to the passage of air.
Gently PULLING THE BREADTH IN (during inhalation) and gently PUSHING THE BREADTH OUT [...]