pranayama

[kelly]

hi 2 al of u, i m jst a begnr in yoga but hv keen interest in learning its exercises and postures. Recently i hv hrd about yoga's exercise pranayama's advantages but i dont know the way in which it should br done. It would be a great help 4 me if any one of u suggest me about it.

thanks,
kelly.

[james]

Pranayama word is derived from two Sanskrit words Prana & Yama. 'Prana' means life or life force. 'Ayama' means development or control. Therefore Pranayama is the development and control of life force. It is a kind of breathing exercise, very important in yoga. It goes along with the asanas or exercise.

Breath is the life force that sustains life. Nobody can survive more than a few minutes without air. When the breath stops, life ends. The Forefathers of Yoga developed a special system- 'Pranayama' to increase, develop and control this life force. Normal breathing use only a fraction of our potential respiratory capacity. Pranayama helps to control this life force in a superior and extra ordinary way to reap maximum benefits.

There are various types of Pranayama. Some of the popular forms are Ujjayee, Shitali, Viloma, Kapalabhati, Anuloma, Suryabhedana, Bhastrika etc. There are variations in performing different Pranayamas. Some of them can be done in a sitting position while others in a standing line or sitting position.

Pranayama can be mastered only gradually. It may take months or even years before the practitioner mind becomes receptive to the regulated flow of breath and he experiences the full benefits of pranayama. Proper practice of pranayama can control almost any disease but improper practice may give rise to all sorts of respiratory ailments.

[HelenVBeden]

Hello, I am Helen!.
And even though this my first post here, I for a long time on this forum board.thesacredyoga.com I'm not sure if this should go here or in the GENERAL DISCUSS section,
so if it's in the wrong place, my apologies (and can someone move it please! EXCUSE uneducated girl). I just loved this topic.
Honestly we should start some movement or society. Anyway I'm also one of those people who enjoy to discuss this.
In my opinion it would be a lot better to get some fact into our STUFF. I'll glad read all new information about this topic
Thanks a lot..!!
Helen V. Beden.

[stefen]

"Prana" is breath or bio energy in the body. There are five types of prana which are responsible for various pranic activities in the body i.e. Prana, Apana, Vyan, Udana & Samana. Types Of Pranayama are Quiet Breathing , Deep Breathing , Fast Breathing, Tribandha and Pranayama, Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama, Ujjayi Pranayama, and Bhramari Pranayama etc.

[Sarah]

Nice thread. Great info given regarding pranayama and its effects. Hope to see some more such threads.