Breathing is usually an unconscious activity. You might never give a second thought to proper breathing technique or the quality of your breath — the breath just happens of its own accord. But practicing breathing exercises may provide a number of benefits, such as relaxation or increased energy. Yogis use specific …
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Accessory Muscles of Breath
This Scientific Key offers an introduction to your accessory muscles of breathing as used in yoga and pranayama practice. Part one of a two part Scientific Key. Combine modern western science with the ancient art of hatha yoga.
Source: Accessory Muscles of Breath- Part I & Part 2
American Viniyoga Institute – What is Viniyoga?
This is really an amazing style of Yoga. I left the class feeling so energized and harmonious.
Study: Meditation and yoga dramatically cut our need for health care services – Quartz
The explanation is simple. Though stress-related illnesses won’t usually kill you outright, the damage they do accumulates over time. Those who suffer from them visit hospitals a lot more than others. By one estimate, these people comprise 70% of doctors’ caseloads.
Source: Study: Meditation and yoga dramatically cut our need for health care services – Quartz
How I Transformed my Handstand with 3 Simple Exercises.
After about five months, I was still doing the classic “banana” handstand. I couldn’t get my body into a straight line… the way I was training was not
Source: How I Transformed my Handstand with 3 Simple Exercises.
The Daily Bandha: Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing
In diaphragmatic breathing, you actively expand the abdomen during inhalation. The abdominal expansion occurs via the diaphragm contracting and pressing down on the abdominal contents. Chest expansion is kept at a minimum in this type of breathing. Exhalation is a relaxed process and occurs through the elastic recoil of the chest wall and lungs.Regular practice of diaphragmatic breathing draws the mental focus into what is known as the “belly brain”. It has a calming effect on the mind while, at the same time, potentially strengthens the diaphragm. I recommend practicing diaphragmatic breathing for 5-10 minutes per day. We have included a video link below to guide your practice and aid you in visualization of the movement of the diaphragm and abdomen.
Source: The Daily Bandha: Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing
Check the video in the link. Very interesting stuff.
3 tips to extend your lifespan from the world’s oldest yoga teacher
At 97, Westchester-based yogi Tao Porchon-Lynch is the oldest yoga teacher, according to Guinness World Records.
Source: 3 tips to extend your lifespan from the world’s oldest yoga teacher
If you skip the article, here are the tips.
1. Drink wine if you want it.
2. Pay attention to your food portions.
3. Longevity is all about attitude.
