After a series of Bikram Hot Yoga sessions, you will most likely cover your yoga mat with sweat and other residues. If you leave your mat unwashed for too long, it could become soiled and start to smell. It, of course, will make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable and may even cause you to skip…
Bikram Yoga is one of the most challenging workouts you can do. It’s designed to be performed in a room heated to nearly 105 degrees. The heat causes your body to flush out toxins and water, leaving you feeling both mentally and physically stronger. However, extreme heat can cause your body to go into dehydration….
Pranayama (प्राणायाम) is a Sanskrit word which means “extension of the life force,” and denotes both breathing exercises and yoga practices that you can use to lengthen or deepen the breath. The practice of pranayama exercises is one of the easiest ways to slow down and redirect your natural breathing pattern. It leads to increased…
Knowing the proper procedure to breathe is one of the most important things you can do for your health. There are several techniques for breathing, and knowing which one to use is essential. Proper breathing makes a difference in anxiety levels, asthma symptoms, heart rate and blood pressure, symptoms of depression, and many other conditions. …
It is a breath of fresh air for anyone who has tried to learn how to do Bhramari Pranayama. The bee breath technique is an ancient and effective pranayama practice that works by creating a humming sound with your breath. It’s a type of breathing technique that is said to bring peace, clarity, and calmness….
Ujjayi breath is powerful pranayama that is referenced in both Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gherand Samhita. This breathing technique is so effective that it energizes and soothes your mind and body at the same time, allowing you to change your Yoga practice. When you are practising Ujjayi breath, the energy of the soul releases from…
Pranayama is a yogic breathing exercise that means “breath control” and refers to different breathing techniques. Nadi shodhana pranayama, which translates to ‘cleaning the channels’, is a technique that involves alternating nostril inhalations and exhalations. It stimulates the energy meridians in the body and harmonizes the brain’s two hemispheres by balancing left-sided activity with right-sided…
Many breathing exercises are beneficial for our health and well-being. One of the most popular and effective is the Kapalbhati Pranayama. It is a straightforward breathing exercise that you can do while sitting in the lotus position. This exercise aims to make the air enter through the nostrils and exhale through the mouth. This practice…
Anulom Vilom Pranayama is an exercise for the respiratory system. It is performed by breathing out through the mouth and inhaling through the nostrils. Anulom Vilom is different from alternate nostril breathing. This pranayama increases the strength and stamina of the lungs. It is effortless yet effective pranayama to improve your lung capacity and increase…
Pranayama is the art of breath control and is one of the six main pillars of Hatha Yoga. This breathing technique will give you more energy, reduce stress and increase your self-esteem. This article will learn about shitli pranayama, its benefits, and how to practice it. What is Shitli Pranayama? Sitali pranayama (sometimes spelt “Shitali…