Category: Pranayama
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The Ujjayi Pranayama: Beyond the Sound | Open Lesson
The distinct sound of Ujjayi arises naturally and is not consciously produced. It does not come from the vocal cords, but from the gentle friction created as the breath moves through the throat. The sound is subtle and it feels as though it is perceived by the brain rather than heard by the ears.
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Hatha Yoga: A Practical Approach
The subtle energy thats is so brimming within transmutes into sound (nada) and vibration (spada). Now, the mind has something to ride on for meditation to happen steadily. I attained my first Samadhi by listening to the nada and it has grown so profoundly through time.
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The Plavini Pranayama
Plavini is best practised after your asana sequence, to help cool and restore the body. It is also ideal after more active pranayama, where it helps to distribute the awakened energy evenly through the nadis (the body’s energetic channels). This balancing prepares you naturally for meditation.
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Developing the Bandhas Part Two: A Safe and Meaninful Journey into the Pranic Body
When they become too dominant in your system, they can begin to override your body’s natural rhythms. For instance, they can subtly shift how you breathe – you’ll find yourself breathing through the bandhas, which in itself is a beautiful evolution.
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Sadhana 2025: The Complete 7-Day Home Retreat Experience
A retreat doesn’t always need to happen in remote mountains or far-off ashrams. In fact, my sadhana takes place right at home. I use this time as an opportunity to step into a quieter, more intentional way of living. It’s a chance to reconnect deeply with my own practice and nourish what often gets overlooked…
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Breath Awareness Practice for All – Open Lesson
Grace is contained within each breath. Whatever weighs you down, whatever sorrow lingers, know that it will pass.
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Limbs of Yoga: Brahmacharya | The Essence of Energy-Preservation | Open Lesson
Our bodies work like machines, generating waste as energy is used. This waste can block the nadis. Hatha Yoga provides techniques to cleanse and keep the nadis clear of toxins, promoting good health and balance in the body.
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The Prana and Apana Vayu: The Dance of Life // How to Dissolve Toxins in the Body?
Ama, or bodily toxins from undigested food, accumulate in the digestive system as we age. This toxin buildup leads to weight gain, muscle loss, and sluggishness. Over time, Ama can weaken bones, cell damage, and increrase in fats and cholesterol levels.
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Bhastrika Pranayama and Kapalbhati: In-Depth Comparisson and Recommendations
This bhastrika pranayama quickly activates prana (vital life force), allowing it to penetrate the nadis and clear them off of impurities. But it should be practised sparingly. Overdoing it can deplete the brain’s soma, leading to cell damage, pranic imbalances, and over stimulation of the nervous system.
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Unlocking Hatha Yoga: Beyond Basics / The Science of Enlightenment / With Guided Classes
Attempting to control the mind while the body is blocked and plagued with common pleasure is not only risky but counterproductive. The body must first be purified before any meditative and spiritual gains can occur.
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