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Breath Awareness
Steps to practice
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Possible Benefits
-Slows the breathing process
- Reduces stress, hypertension
- Supports the heart
- Brings relaxation
- Decreases anxiety
- Increases peace of mind
- Supports apana vayu balancing digestion & menstrual flow.
Contraindications
- None
Three Part Yogic Breathing
Sitting: chair, cushion, block
"Dirgha" means to lengthen
This pranayama is also called:
- Mindful breathing
- Breath observation
- Witnessing the breath
Steps:
- Sitting quietly and watching the breath.
- Not changing the breath, although becoming the witness of the breath; at times it may naturally trigger a deeper slower breathing cycle.
- Watching and noticing your natural breathing rhythm.
- Becoming completely absorbed in the breath.
- Bringing all your attention to the breath.
Benefits/Contraindications
(Belly soft)
Modifications/Variations
- Mindful Belly Breathing
Cooling
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