Once the foundation is laid and the body prepared with the practices listed in the previous two posts, the next step is balanced breathing where the breath is comfortably paced. This breath is also called equal inhalation and exhalation and samavritti pranayama. It calms the mind, making it quiet. The breath will gradually become deeper... Continue Reading →
Safe Breathing And Increasing Lung Capacity
This post, following up on the previous post, offers specific suggestions and a process for safe breathing for pranayama and increasing lung capacity. Asana: Some gentle movements can definitely help loosen muscles and help tone the diaphragm and lungs for better breathing. Refer to the movements of the Upper Body on http://www.mahasriyoga.com. A few other... Continue Reading →
