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    YOGA BREATHING

    TECHNIQUE

    “WAY INTO MEDITATION”


    BREATHE...
    Whether you’re meditating or practicing yoga, your
    breathing pattern plays an essential role in your
    concentration and physical abilities.
    INTRODUCTION

    Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual


    practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’
    derived from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite,
    symbolizing the union of body and consciousness
    BREATHING TECHNIQUES

    01 Abdominal Breathing 02 Ujjayi Breathing

    03 Interval Breathing
    04 Alternate nostril Breathing
    01
    Abdominal breathing also called
    diaphragmatic or belly breathing, this is the
    most common breathing technique you’ll find
    in basic yoga.
    Abdominal
    Breathing 1. Inflate your abdomen as you inhale.
    2. Exhale, trying to empty your abdomen of
    as much air as you can.
    02 Ujjayi or “victorious” breath: This type of
    deep breathing allows you to slow and

    Ujjayi smooth the flow of breath.

    1. Constrict the muscles in the back of your


    Breathing throat and breathe in and out with your
    mouth closed.
    03
    Interval or interrupted breathing: In this
    type of breathing, the student is instructed to
    pauses and hold the breath during the
    inhalation or exhalation, or both.
    Interval 1. Inhale fully.

    Breathing 2. Release one-third of the breath.


    3. Pause.
    4. Release another third of the breath.
    5. Pause.
    6. Exhale the rest of the breath.
    7. Repeat.
    8. If you like, you can then do a couple rounds of
    interrupted breathing during exhalation.
    04 Alternate nostril breathing: This technique
    is said to be effective in balancing the
    nervous system and is a good idea to try
    before meditation.
    Alternate Nostril 1. Hold one nostril closed and inhale through
    Breathing the open nostril.
    2. Exhale through the open nostril.
    3. Switch your hands and block the open
    nostril, releasing the closed nostril.
    4. Inhale through the open nostril and
    exhale.
    5. Repeat several times.
    What is the benefits of breathing
    technique?

    Yoga breathing can be beneficial for


    those who wants to improve their
    meditation or yoga practices.

    ✦ Clears the mind


    ✦ Improves mindfulness
    ✦ Strengthen your lungs
    ✦ Improves sleep quality
    “
    “Yoga means addition—addition of energy,
    strength and beauty to body, mind and soul”

    —AMIT RAY
    THANK YOU!

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