Yoga breathing techniques

Pranayama is yogic breathing exercises developed for purification, mental focus & healing. Pranayama is often defined as "breath control" and is a primary component in a traditional yoga practice.

Each type of pranayama can arouse particular regions of the brain and affects the body differently. You can give each a try. Here are 15 types of pranayama breathing techniques.

Box Breathing is a spiritual tool that can calm the fight or flight response, aid emotional regulation, and center us in the present moment.

This 19-Minute Lungs & Breathing Yoga Flow includes poses that stimulate the lungs, and when combined with deep breathing, can be used to improve lung health.

Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi shodhana pranayama in Sanskrit) is a beginner breathing exercises yoga pose, that belongs to the abs and chest. Follow the Pin link to learn more about this asana in our Yoga Pose Directory – a free guide for yoga teacher training students and at-home practitioners alike! ©WorkoutLabs

There are some simple guidelines when it comes to breathing during yoga. Read more in our blog post

Pranayama Techniques for beginners to develop a breath practice. These yoga breathing techniques are a great way to start a breath practice!

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Breathing is the very essence of life and, despite taking roughly a half-billion breaths over the course of your life, you may not give it much consideration since it occurs automatically. Not only does breath sustain life, the way we breathe can influence our thoughts and physiology, and vice versa. Yoga breathwork (pranayama) can positively…