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Bhastrika Pranayama

Bhastrika Pranayama is also known as the Bellows Breath. In the days before central heating homes were heated by open fires and people used ‘bellows’ to get the fire going. A strange object – bellows mimic lungs – and wereContinue reading “Bhastrika Pranayama”

Humming Bee Breath

The ‘Humming Bee Breath’ is a simple practice that anyone can do. It does help and will be most effective if you are able to sit upright in a meditation posture, however sitting in a dining or office chair wouldContinue reading “Humming Bee Breath”

Kumbhaka

In the yoga classes last term we explored the feelings of movement and stillness. There were complicated movements that really got our minds concentrating, simple flowing movements and then bringing the body to stillness – standing, seated and lying onContinue reading “Kumbhaka”

Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati or Breath of Fire)

In our yoga classes this term we have begun to work with Kapalbhati Pranayama (other names include Shining Skull Breath or Breath of Fire). This is a practice which is cleansing and energising – the forceful exhalation clears out theContinue reading “Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati or Breath of Fire)”

Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati)

In our yoga classes this term we have begun to work with Kapalbhati Pranayama. This is a practice which is cleansing and energising – the forceful exhalation clears out the nasal passageways and the pulling force of the abdomen stimulatesContinue reading “Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati)”

Abdominal Breathing

Abdominal breathing is the most efficient and natural way to breath. It’s great to watch dogs, cats and children sleeping and watching their little abdomens expanding and contracting with the breath – it’s nature – how we are all meantContinue reading “Abdominal Breathing”