Ever take a deep breath during a stressful moment? It probably helped you feel a little better—or maybe a lot better. Research shows that focusing on your breath is one of the most important things you can do to induce a relaxation response and improve health and mood. The breath also plays a key role in yoga practice and philosophy. Pranayama is refinement of the flow of breath and it's the fourth of Patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga. It follows asana and is the gateway to the meditative limbs.

Pranayama 101 is for new and experienced yoga students and teachers alike. You’ll learn breathing techniques that can be utilized when practicing yoga postures or in meditation. If you're a yoga teacher, you'll discover effective ways to introduce these techniques to students. Each week includes an introduction to a theme, a 15-minute asana practice to help you prepare for breathwork, a 40-minute mindful breathing or pranayama practice, and self-study assignments to deepen your learning. Consider this your guide to better energy flow for physical, psychological, and spiritual wellness. 

This course qualifies for 20 non-contact continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.

This course will help you learn breathing techniques that can be utilized when practicing yoga postures or in meditation.

Pranayama 101

Welcome to Week 3. In this lesson you will: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Get an introduction to nasal breathing in a 5-minute video lesson</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Learn a 24-minute asana practice to help you prepare for Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious Breath) and Sama Vritti Pranayama (Equal Duration Breath) </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Try a 24-minute supine Ujjayi and Sama Vritti Pranayama practice </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Try a 20-minute seated Ujjayi and Sama Vritti Pranayama practice </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Get self-study practice tips and reflections</li> </ul> <h2>Asana Practice: Prepare for Ujjayi and Sama Vritti</h2> Try a 24-minute asana practice to prepare for Ujjayi and Sama Vritti. You&#8217;ll need a belt and a block. <shortcode type="jwplayer" props='{"jw_media_id":"EEPtTQsL"}'></shortcode> <h2>Prac...</h2>

Table of Contents

Introduction

Mindful Breathing

Posture for Pranayama

Nasal Breathing

Breath Retention

Alternate Nostril Breathing

Allowing Prana to Settle

Nasal Breathing

Asana Practice: Prepare for Ujjayi and Sama Vritti

Prac...

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