Ujjayi - Victorious Breath (Success Breath)
The Ujjayi breathing technique used to settle the mind and body. Requires the mind to focus on the breathing. This breathing technique requires equal balance of... »
Dirgha - Complete Breath
A technique for performing Dirgha. This is a relaxing and releasing pranayama technique. This technique can be performed upright, or laying down. It is also called... »
Kapalabhati - Shining Breath
A technique for performing Kapalabhati. This is an energizing and cleansing breath like Bhastrika. Sit upright and forcibly expel all the air from the lungs. The... »
Bhastrika - Bellows Breath
A technique for practicing Bhastrika. This is an energizing and cleansing breathing technique. Start by relaxing the shoulders and taking slow, deep, abdominal breaths. Exhale completely.... »
Anuloma Viloma - Alternate Nostril Breathing (Sivananda Style)
A variation of the alternate nostril breathing technique. This pranayama technique has a quieting effect, and reduces mental turbulence. The ultimate effect of this technique is... »