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3 Powerful Yogic Breathing Exercises for Energy

Yogic Breathing

Powerful Breathing Exercises

To boost your energy levels, both short term and long term, there is almost no better method than the regular practice of yogic breathing exercises (pranayamas).  These exercises have been developed and honed over thousands of years to bestow their powerful benefits, so if you are looking for more vitality and energy, I strongly recommend establishing a consistent, daily pranayama practice.

Yogic Breathing

To get you started, here are 3 terrific yogic breathing techniques known to power your energetic systems.  The first is a new technique that I am introducing you to and it will be added to our Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercises Collection.

 
So, you really want to get an infusion of energy?  Are you ready to upgrade your order to SUPER SIZE :-)?  Well here is a unique pranayama which is going to put together 2 techniques, which are already considered amongst the best exercises for increasing energy, into one.  The 2 techniques are Kundalini Yoga’s Breath of Fire Breathing Exercise and Hatha Yoga’s Surya Bedi Pranayama and for this exercise your are going to do Breath of Fire exclusively through the Right Nostril.
 
As I mentioned above, Breath of Fire is excellent for increasing energy and so is Surya Bedi Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing), so you can imagine what combining these 2 would do!
 
To practice this pranayama, block your left nostril with your left thumb, then do Breath of Fire through just the Right Nostril.  Start with 15 seconds and build up to 3 minutes.  Don’t do more than that, as this exercise is too potent.  The benefits it will bestow are the combined benefits of both the pranayamas is uses.
 
 
This simple breathing exercise of pressing your hands together in Namaste Pose, and inhaling in 4 parts and exhaling in 4 parts, is a great way to fire your energy pathways and get your entire system buzzing.  It is one of the most used yogic breathing techniques for starting a yoga class, as it gets you going and ready for the rest of the routine.
 
Here is a quick list of the benefits of this exercise:
  • Rapidly oxygenates your blood, thus helping the body heal, detoxify and remove waste more effectively.
  • Increases the amount of Prana (life-force) you are bringing into your system.
  • Improves the elasticity of the lungs and increases respiratory capacity.
  • Activates the energy flows in your body.

Undoubtedly considered one of the best yoga breathing techniques for increasing energy is the Hatha Yoga version of the Breath of Fire.  It is immensely powerful and extremely effective.  Be careful not to get dizzy while doing this potent exercise.  This pranayama is also good for burning fat and promoting weight loss.

Energy Boosting Yoga Breathing Exercises Summary:

One of the earliest benefits of yoga practice is the significant boost in energy that yogis experience, and one of the key reasons for that is the yogic breathing that is practiced as part of any good yoga routine.  The above 3 techniques are good choices for acquiring such benefits and you can see how they are integrated into daily yoga routines by checking out the Free Online Yoga Classes here on Mastery of Meditation and Yoga.

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Deep Relaxation with Yoga Breathing Exercise | Bhramari Pranayama

Deep Relaxation Exercise

Yoga to Relax

The wonderful science of Yoga Breathing Exercises or Pranayamas is really worth learning as it has a wide range of applications, with deep relaxation being just one of these great benefits.  You will find many pranayamas in the Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercises E-book, and in today’s article I want to detail for you another wonderful breathing exercise called Bhramari Pranayama.

This breathing exercise is excellent for promoting deep relaxation and capable of activating the Third Eye Chakra as a bonus, which is the seat of intuition and psychic powers.  

Bhramari Pranayama

If your mind is overactive, you are constantly worrying and anxious, your nerves are buzzing, then it is time to turn to this exercise.  This technique will calm your mind down, sooth your nerves and give you a great sense of peace and tranquility within.  Due to these pacifying powers, Bhramari Pranayama is also great to do prior to meditation, to prepare the mind for going deeper.

On the website are many other yoga and meditation techniques to help you relax deeply and I have listed those at the end of this article.  In addition, please note that the De Stress Free Online Program is also now available in the free yoga and meditation program’s section.  So if you want to undertake a comprehensive relaxation program, then this course is for you.

The very fist step in spiritual evolution is to learn to relax and be at ease, so having such relaxation techniques tucked away in your tool box are really very useful.

Below are the step-by-step instructions of how to practice this breathing exercise, along with benefits and other details.

Benefits of Bhramari Breathing Exercise for Deep Relaxation:

  • Helps promote deep relaxation.
  • Helps reduce stress and reduce anxiety.
  • Helps promote sound sleep and fights insomnia.
  • Helps open the Third Eye to bestow intuition and Psychic Powers.
  • Helps reduces anger and irritation.
  • Helps promote peace and tranquility.

Duration for Bhramari Yoga Relaxation Technique:

  • As with all yoga breathing exercises you should start out gently and slowly build up from there.  With Bhramari, you can start with 1-2 minutes and build up to 15 minutes.

Step by step Instructions for Bhramari Yoga Breathing Exercise:

Bhramari means bee, and this pranayama uses the humming sound of a bee to work it’s magic.  I really love this technique.

  • Sit up straight then elongate your spine upwards, lengthen your neck and subtly bring your chin back and in like a soldier at attention.  This will align the spine with the back of your head.
  • Now close your eyes and relax yourself deeply.  Specially relax all the muscles of the face and forehead.
  • Take 5 long deep breaths through the nose to relax and calm you further.
  • Now close the flaps of your ears with your index fingers and bring your awareness to the center of your forehead.  This is the location of the Ajna Chakra or Third Eye.
  • Next inhale deeply and then make a slow humming sound like that of a bee (exhalation will occur naturally as a result of the sound).
  • Keep the sound soft and consistent and feel the vibrations created reverberate in your forehead region.
  • Once you have exhaled completely, inhale again deeply through the nose and repeat the process.  Continue on with the pattern for the duration of the meditation.

More Yogic Relaxation Techniques, Teachings, Music and Exercises:

Here are more techniques for yoga and meditation that will help you relieve stress and relax deeply.  Many of these articles come with video instructions and illustrations, so head on over for all the details:

Relaxation Meditation for Stress Reduction

Best Yogic Relaxation Technique | Corpse Pose

How to Relax Your Mind | Teachings from Tao Te Ching

Free Downloadable Meditation Music for Relaxation

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Natural Way to Lower Blood Pressure | Seetkari Yoga Breathing Exercise

Yoga for High Blood Pressure

Natural Technique to Reduce Blood Pressure


Free Online Video of Seetkari Yoga Pranayama

(Coming Soon)

Seetkari Yoga Pranayama to Reduce Blood Pressure and More:

Blood pressure can be influenced a great deal by many natural methods and therapies.  One such natural way to combat high blood pressure is by the practice of certain Yoga Breathing Exercises (Pranayamas).  Of the many yoga breathing exercises the ones that are calming and cooling in nature are good for lowering blood pressure, and of those, Seetkari Pranayama is one of the best.

Yoga for High Blood Pressure

Although lowering blood pressure is one of the benefits of this wonderful technique, Seetkari pranayama bestows many other important benefits as well.  You will find those enumerated in the benefits section below. 

This breathing exercise is very easy to learn and practice and it will become part of our ongoing Free Online Yoga Pranayamas E-book here on Mastery of Meditation and Yoga.  Also, a video demonstration of this technique is planned and I will upload that here once it is ready.  Before practicing any yoga or fitness routine please make sure you are medically cleared to do so.  Also, please follow the guidelines for yoga breathing as I have explained in the following article, Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Breathing Exercises and read our Legal Disclaimer.

The science behind many of these natural breathing techniques actually extend from Ayurveda, which is the ancient Indian science of health and longevity.  You can get more information regarding Ayurveda in the following article, Introducing Ayurveda – Alternative Medicine for Self Healing, and also Ayurvedic dietary principles and natural therapies can be excellent to help you fight high blood pressure further. 

Seetkari pranayama is closely related to Sheetali Pranayama and both bestow many of the same benefits, including lowering blood pressure, so please feel free to try Sheetali Pranayama as well to see if it suits you better.  You will find details of this technique in the following article, Sheetali Yoga Breathing Exercise for Reducing Stress.

Below are the details of Seetkari Yoga Pranayama to help lower blood pressure and more.

Benefits of Seetkari Yoga Pranayama:

Benefits of Seetkari Yoga Pranayama:

 

  • Helps Reduce Blood Pressure.
  • Cools the mental, physical and emotional systems and reduces internal heat (pitta).
  • Reduces stress and creates a sense of tranquility and peace.
  • Helps fight insomnia.
  • Reduces anger and irritation.
  • Reduces fever.
  • Combats other Pitta related disturbances such as acidity, burning eyes, heat rash etc.

 

 

 

 

Cautions for Seetkari Yoga Pranayama:

There are not many cautions for practicing Seetkari Pranayama.  Since it’s a cooling breath it will increase Kapha (mucus) so don’t practice it if you have cold and respiratory related issues.  See the Introduction to Ayurveda article above for more information on this.

Instructions for Seetkari Yoga Breathing Exercise:

To practice Seetkari pranayama sit up in a comfortable position, you can sit cross legged or on a chair if needed.

 

  • Elongate your spine upwards, lengthen your neck and subtly bring your chin back and in like a soldier at attention.  This will align the spine with the back of your head.
  • Close your eyes and place your hands on your knees.
  • Take 5 long deep breaths through the nose to relax and calm you.  Your blood pressure should already start dropping .
  • Now bring your teeth together lightly and pull the lips back.  Your teeth should now be exposed.
  • Now simply inhale slowly and deeply allowing the air to pass through your teeth.  The air passing through the teeth should make a hissing sound.
  • To exhale, close your mouth and exhale slowly and completely through the nose.  This completes 1 round.
  • Do 10 repetitions to start with and then over time you can build up to 50 repetitions.

 

 

 

 

Seetkari Yoga Pranayama to Reduce Blood Pressure Summary: 

As I mentioned above the cooling or calming yogic breathing exercises are excellent natural ways for lowering blood pressure.  In addition to Sheetali Pranayama another breathing technique that has been know to be very effective for reducing high blood pressure is Anuloma Viloma Pranayama, and you will find the details for this technique in the article, Chakra Balancing Breathing Exercise – Anuloma Viloma.  This technique is really one of the best yoga breathing exercises and whether or not you have high blood pressure, it is a must do everyday exercise for overall personal and spiritual growth.

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Best Yoga Breathing Exercises | Beginner Pranayama Techniques

 

Best Beginner’s Yoga Breathing Exercises

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Pranayama for Personal Greatness & Spiritual Mastery:

Tools for greatness are full length yoga, pranayama and meditation videos designed specifically to help you achieve personal greatness and spiritual mastery.  This is the first video of this series and it is an excellent and complete set of yoga breathing exercises for beginners.  

This yoga pranayama video consists of the best breathing techniques from many different schools of yoga and it has been developed and optimized over the years by personal practice.  I call this set “Anmol Pranayama 1” and my current pranayama practice is simply an advanced version of these very techniques.  The advanced version I call “Anmol Pranayama 2”.

What makes this set so powerful, is not just that it is comprised of the very best pranayamas, it is the sequence that they are done in which makes the set so incredibly potent and effective.  This sequence is my very own design and it has been perfected over the years through personal practice and research.  I can confidently say, this is one of the very best yoga pranayama set out there today.

Benefits of Best Beginner’s Yoga Breathing Exercises | Anmol Pranayama 1:

The vast benefits of yoga breathing exercises are fast being recognized world over and rapidly being acknowledged by the mainstream medical community as well.  There ability to bestow a wide and profound range of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual benefits is hard to match via any other system or practice.  Even though I am calling this a beginner’s pranayama set, this set is very very good for you, and is certainly not lacking in value or potency.

Here are some highlights of how this set will benefit you:

  • Bestow Inner Peace & Joy
  • Detoxify Your Entire System
  • Help You Lose Weight & Burn Fat
  • Increase Your Energy & Vitality
  • Help Cure Diseases and Give You Optimum Health
  • Improve Your Digestive, Respiratory, Immune and Nervous System
  • Help You Release Negativity (Mental, Emotional & Physical)
  • Improve Brain Function & Memory
  • Help You Break Addictions and Bad Habits
  • Expand Your Pranic Body and Psychic Energy
  • Raise Your Level of Consciousness & Awareness

Design of Anmol Pranayama 1 Video:

This video is actually comprised of 3 videos to make it easy to use.  I call each of these videos a “section” and here are the details for each of these sections.  When you order this product, you of course get all 3 videos.

Video Section 1:  Introduction to Anmol Pranayama 1:

Duration: 4 minutes

This video is the introduction to this set and to the Tools for Greatness Series in general.  It gives you an overview of what Anmol Pranayama 1 is all about.  Here is that video:

Anmol Pranayama 1 Introduction Video

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Video Section 2: Beginner’s Yoga Breathing Exercises Training:

Duration: 20 minutes

This video introduces and demonstrates each of the 5 pranayamas used in this set, and teaches you step-by-step how to do each one through video instruction.  If you are a beginner, this section is very important for you as it will teach you how to correctly and safely practice these amazing techniques.

Video Section 3: Full Best Beginner’s Yoga Pranayama Set (Anmol Pranayama 1):

Duration: 30 minutes

This is a full video class in which we do the beginner’s pranayama set together.  This video is what you will want to use in your daily practice, once you are familiar with the techniques.  The big advantage of having such a video is that, it will not just guide you step-by-step in dong each exercise, but most importantly, it will encourage your to do your full daily practice, which is the key if you are going to enjoy the benefits of this profound science.

If you are a fan of yoga I guarantee you will simply love this set!

Order Details for Anmol Pranayama 1:

  1. What You Will Get When You Order Anmol Pranayama 1: You will be able to download all 3 videos explained above, so you can watch each section as required and not have to find your way around within videos.  The biggest advantage here is that the entire set for daily pranayama practice will be quickly and easily available to you always.
  2. 100% Money Back Guarantee: Like all my products and services I give a full 100% money back guarantee for this product.  If you can not completely satisfied I will refund your money.  Please try the complete set at least once though, before deciding it is not for you.  Yes, just once.  I know that will be enough to make you realize it’s incredible value and power.  In fact, in just doing the training, you will start to notice the changes taking place within .

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  2. Cost: I am offering Anmol Pranayama 1 for a special introductory price of just $14 right now.  I am planning to launch this product in a more significant way soon, and when I do, I will be raising the price to accommodate affiliates and advertising.  So if you are interested in getting this for $14, my suggestion is to act sooner rather than later.
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Potent Yoga Breathing Exercise to Increase Energy & Treat Depression

Yoga Breathing Exercise #7: Surya Bedhi Pranayama

Right Nostril Breathing

Background of Surya Bedhi Yoga Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing):

“Simple Yet Powerful”, that is the apt description for Surya Bedhi Yoga Pranayama, also called Right Nostril Breathing.  This breathing exercise simply requires one to isolate and breathe exclusively through the right nostril, the result of which is to ignite and activate the Sun channel (Pingala Nadi).  Here is a brief overview of the Kundalini Yoga channel system to help understand better how this breathing exercise works and delivers it’s many excellent benefits.

In Kundalini Yoga there are 3 primary channels (nadis) for the flow of energy through the Chakras: Ida, Pingala and Shusumna (Read Introduction to Kundalini Yoga and Kundalini Yoga Seven Chakra System for more info on Chakras or Energy Centers).  The Ida and Pingala can be considered the lunar and solar channels respectively and run alongside the Shusumna, which is the central channel running through the center of the spine.  The Ida Nadi is responsible for cooling, feminine, passive, mental energy and the Pingala Nadi responsible for hot, male, active, physical energy.  Breathing through the Right Nostril activates Pingala Nadi, thus increasing energy and heat in the system.

Yoga Breathing Exercise

This is the ninth chapter of our Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercises E-Book.

Benefits of Surya Bedhi Yoga Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing):

  • Increases energy in the body.
  • Creates vitality and gives strength for physical work.
  • Fights malaise and lethargy.
  • Alleviates depression and other aliments related to low energy and down emotions.
  • Excellent to combat timidness and shyness.

Cautions for Practicing Surya Bedhi Yoga Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing):

  • If you have heat related issues you should not practice Surya Bedhi Pranayama.
  • Very similar cautions as Bhastrika Yoga Pranayama (Bellows Breath), where you should be careful if you have high blood pressure, heart disease or suffer from stroke or epilepsy.  Also, if you have acid or heat related gastric issues such as ulcers you should use caution.

How to Do Surya Bedhi Yoga Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing)::

  • To practice this yoga breathing exercise, sit up in a comfortable position.  Preferably in a variation of sukh asana (cross legged).  You may also sit on a chair if you like, with your back straight.
  • Elongate your spine upwards, lengthen your neck and subtly bring your chin back and in like a soldier at attention.  This will align the spine with the back of your head.
  • Fold your index finger and middle finger into the palm of your right hand so just the thumb, ring finger and pinkie are extended.  Hold your knee with your left hand.
  • Close your eyes if you like.
  • Bring your attention to your breathing and take 5 deep, slow breaths though the nose.  This will oxygenate your blood and relax you.  For the rest of the exercise the attention should remain on your breath.
  • Now gently close the left nostril with your right ring finger and pinkie and breathe long, slow and deep through the RIGHT nostril only.
  • You should inhale as well as exhale through the right nostril only, keeping the left nostril closed with your ring finger and pinkie.
  • Do a round of 10 repetitions and then inhale completely, hold your breath in for 1-5 seconds and then exhale completely.  Over time you can build up to 5-15 minutes of this pranayama.  Be sure though to start slowly and work your way up.
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Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)

Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Breathing Exercises

How to Practice Yoga Pranayama 

The vast benefits of yoga pranayama, or yoga breathing exercises, are now starting to be discovered by mainstream society.  It is inevitable, to those of us familiar with this profound science, that pranayama will gain equal, if not greater, popularity than the physical yoga exercises (Hatha Yoga Asanas) have done so far.  This is because pranayama is absolutely something everyone can practice, regardless of age or physical prowess.  If you can breathe, you can do pranayama.

The beauty with yoga breathing is that simple techniques can bestow terrific benefits and that learning and practicing these techniques is something well within reach of us all.  Whether you are a beginner or advanced yogi, pranayama is something you will find to be a powerful tool to help you with your spiritual evolution.  That being said, there are certain guidelines and recommendations that you  should follow with regard to pranayama practice, and in this article I would like to provide those to you.

Beginner's Guide

If you are an advanced yogi, from the point of view of Hatha yoga practice, and you have not done much pranayama, then you should approach this science with the same respect as a beginner would.  This is because prana, or life-force, is the vast energy of atoms, and the body’s capacity to handle such energy should be built up gently and systematically over time.  Rushing pranayama practice can create imbalances in the systems and other problems, that could easily have been avoided if an intelligent approach had been embraced.

Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Pranayama Practice

  1. Clothing: Clothing should be loose, specially around the abdomen.  This will ensure that the natural movement of the diaphragm is not impeded when doing the breathing exercises.
  2. Diet: You should not have eaten any heavy meal at least 2-3 hours prior to practicing pranayama.  The stomach should be empty.  It is fine to sip some water though during the practice to stay hydrated, specially when doing heat generating vigorous exercises.  If your diet can consist of light, fresh food that will help the cleansing process as well.
  3. Time: Dawn is a terrific time to practice yoga and meditation, but this is more so for pranayama practice.  This is because the early morning air is fresh and at this time the air contains the most amount of prana.  Practicing at this time, will bestow benefits faster.  Of course, if this is not feasible, no worries, practice when you can.  Here is an article on How to Help You Become an Early Riser.
  4. Posture: Always sit with your back as straight if possible.  In addition, keep the chin slightly tucked in so that the back of the neck is aligned with the spine.  This will help the flow of energy up and down the spine and up into the brain region.  In addition, this will prevent you from getting dizzy during vigorous exercises.
  5. Illness: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, do not practice any advanced pranayamas while you are unwell.  Do the beginner versions of the breathing exercises or choose easy pranayamas to do instead.  It is also fine to stop entirely until you have recovered fully.
  6. Effort: Again, regardless of if you are a beginner or advanced yogi you should never strain when practicing yoga.  This is especially true when doing the breathing exercises.  As indicated above, pranayama, which means the expansion and control of prana, deals with the nuclear energy of atoms and progress should be made gently and systematically.  This is even more applicable for any pranayama that requires you to hold your breath in or out for prolonged periods of time.  If at all you feel uncomfortable while practicing a pranayama, stop, take a break and restart again when you feel ready. 
  7. Cautions: Don’t practice any heat generating pranayamas while sitting directly under the hot sun.  This can aggravate the heat in the system (pitta).  Similarly, choose pranayamas according to conditions and state of your health.  In other words, don’t practice Sheetali Pranayama if you are suffering from a cold or chest congestion, etc.  The following Overview of Ayurveda can be a helpful guide to you on this topic as well.
  8. Location: Try to practice is a well ventilated room with plenty of fresh air.

Summary

Yoga Pranayama is perhaps the best part of yoga.  All the various types of yoga have contributed to this profound science and the following 2 e-books should give you plenty of techniques to incorporate into your daily practice: Free Online Yoga Pranayamas E-Book and Free Online Yoga Brathing Exercises Videos

If you are just beginning your yoga practice, definitely incorporate pranayama into it, if you are an adept yogi and have not indulged in pranayama, then it’s overdue that you take advantage of this warehouse of profound wisdom.

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Free Online Yoga Video – Chakra Balancing Yoga Breathing Exercise

Summary: Continuing with the popular online yoga video series, this video is that of the wonderful Chakra Balancing Yoga Pranayama.  It is also called Anuloma Viloma Yoga Breathing Exercise and is presented in this video is considerable detail.

Free Online Charka Balancing Yoga Pranayama Video

 Chakra Balancing

The article Chakra Balancing Yoga Breathing Exercise is the second pranayama in the Free Online Breathing Exercises (Yoga Pranayama) E-Book.  That article gives a great deal of detail on this pranayama, so here I will just give a high level overview of it to introduce this video.

Chakra Balancing Yoga Pranayama is more commonly known as Anuloma Viloma Pranayama or Alternate Nostril Breathing.  This is a fundamental yoga breathing technique, which is an important aspect of all the various schools of yoga.  It’s origins are in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and it is a key part of Kundalini Yoga and Hatha Yoga practice.

The yoga instruction video below is quite detailed, but please also check the article referenced above for more information.  Here are some quick highlights of what the video covers:

  • Detailed instructions of the beginner, intermediate and advanced versions of Anuloma Viloma Pranayama.
  • Discusses the general rules for doing yoga breathing exercises and gives guidelines for the practice of this pranayama.
  • Gives an overview of the Kundalini Yoga Chakra system, the Nadis and how this particular pranayama helps to purify and balance this system.

I have decided to upload a Short Version of the pranayama video as well, as the full version is pretty long.  The short version video is about 4 minutes, while the full version video is about 15 minutes.  So if you want just a quick demonstration of Anuloma Viloma pranayama, watch the abridged video, if you want to hear all the goodies go for the big one.

Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercise Video #2

Chakra Balancing Yoga Pranayama Video (Anuloma Viloma)

 

SHORT VIDEO (4 mins)

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HD Intermediate Anuloma Viloma to Awaken Kundalini Safely

Direct YouTube Link –> https://youtu.be/uJV_foVVEPw

Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercise Video #2

Chakra Balancing Yoga Pranayama Video (Anuloma Viloma)

FULL VIDEO (15 mins)

 

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Free Online Yoga Video – Breath of Fire Yoga Breathing Exercise

Summary: Free online yoga video of the Breath of Fire kundalini yoga breathing exercise.  This online yoga video kicks off the start of the video libraries that will be made available on Mastery of Meditation.  The Breath of Fire is an excellent starting point as it is a key component of Kundalini Yoga practice. 

Breath of Fire Kundalini Yoga Breathing Exercise Video

Free Online Yoga Pranayama Video #1

Breath of Fire Yoga

The article Breath of Fire Breathing Exercise which is chapter 1 of the Free Online Breathing Exercises (Yoga Pranayama) E-Book gives copious details on this powerful and important Kundalini Yoga pranayama.  The Breath of Fire is a key component of Kundalini Yoga Kiryas and as its been detailed heavily in that chapter already, I don’t want to rehash the information here.  Instead, I will just highlight the most important aspects of this yoga pranayama and move ahead to the video.

This king kong of pranayamas helps you detoxify your system, oxygenate your blood, magnify the benefits of the Kundalini Yoga exercise you are doing and generate terrific energy within.  If you suffer from heat related issues or high blood pressure, you should use caution when practicing Breath of Fire. 

The yoga instruction video below goes over these details and more.  Here are some quick highlights of what the video covers:

  • Detailed instructions of the beginner, intermediate and advanced versions of Breath of Fire.
  • Discussion of the most common mistakes and difficulties when doing Breath of Fire and demonstration of how NOT to do this kundalini yoga pranayama.
  • General guidance on this powerful breathing exercise.

Free Online Yoga Video of Breath of Fire

 

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Free Online Yoga Videos of Yoga Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)

Summary: The Free Online Yoga Videos series is finally off the ground.  The first of these ongoing yoga video libraries is going to be video instruction for the practice of breathing exercises or yoga pranayama.  This article kicks off the launch of these (much anticipated :-) videos on Mastery of Meditation.

yoga pranayama energy

Free Online Yoga Pranayama Vidoes

Yoga Breathing Exercises Video Series

I am delighted to announce the beginning of free online yoga video instruction and demonstrations on Mastery of Meditation.  The first yoga video was the AUM Mantra Meditation Video for Kundalini Yoga Class and now when I think back on it, I am glad it all began with the primordial, sacred sound – The AUM (OM) Mantra :-). Now though, I am launching specially designed yoga videos to help you learn and master this profound science.

There will be several yoga video libraries in time, but the first video series is going to be the videos of yoga breathing exercises or pranayamas.  Pranayamas use the science of breath control, in order to expand, purify and optimize your entire being.  These breathing exercises work on your many levels and dimensions, and help you reach your highest potential by exploiting the power of prana (chi/life-force). 

Use this wisdom wisely and you will soon notice remarkable growth in every level of your being.

Yoga Pranayama Video Collection Layout: 

Each entry in this library with provide an online video with detailed instructions on how to practice a particular yoga breathing technique. 

The entry will also have written details about the particular pranayama and if an already published document exists, then the entry will have links to it.  Any new pranayama video that is added will be indexed from this page.

Each video will look to include the information below:

  • Background of the yoga breathing exercise.
  • Benefits of the technique.
  • Demonstrations of the beginner, intermediate and advanced versions whenever applicable.
  • Cautions for practicing the pranayama.  This is important so please pay particular attention to that segment.
  • Common mistakes made for that particular breathing exercise.
  • Any other information that would help you master and benefit from the technique.

FREE ONLINE VIDEOS OF YOGA PRANAYAMA

CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO BE TAKEN TO THE VIDEO CHAPTER FOR THAT PARTICULAR TECHNIQUE.

  1. Video of Breath of Fire Yoga Pranayama
  2. Video of Chakra Balancing Yoga Pranayama 
  3. Video of Kapalbhati Yoga Pranayama for Optimum Health
  4. Video of Deep Breathing Yoga Breathing Exercise
  5. Video of Sheetali Yoga Pranayama for Cooling & Calming
  6. Video of Surya Bedhi Yoga Pranayama Breathing for Energy
  7. Stress Relief Yoga Breathing Technique Video
  8. Lord Shiva Breathing Technique Video to Open Third Eye
  9. Most Powerful Yoga Pranayama Video

Stay tuned for more videos on these wonderful breathing exercises that yoga blesses us with.  If you find any useful please do share them with others so they may benefit as well.

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Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercises (Yoga Pranayama) E-Book

Summary:  The Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercises Book is a collection of the Yoga Pranayama and breath control exercises available on Mastery of Meditation. Any new Yoga breathing exercise that is added, can be easily found from this page, thus making it simple to locate and incorporate into your daily Meditation and Yoga practice.

Yoga Pranamaya Face Picture

Free Online Yoga Breathing Techniques

Hatha and Kundalini Yoga Pranayamas

Welcome to the Online Yoga  Pranayama E-Book.  Pranayamas are breathing exercises for expanding, purifying and optimizing your entire mind-body-spirit complex.  It is the science of breath control. 

This book will explain and detail the best pranayamas and breathing techniques from the different branches of Yoga (Kundalini, Hatha, Raja, etc.) and other schools of breath control.  The breathing techniques from this book will be part of the Online Meditation and Kundalini Yoga Classes, that are hosted here on the Mastery of Meditation website, but these exercises can, of course, also be used by you in your own daily yoga, meditation or fitness practice.  The layout of the book is simple.

Yogic breathing has been shown to have a wide range of benefits and is a powerful instrument for transforming health, healing and transforming your life.  Recent research has validated the enormous value this science can bring to your life, so please explore the techniques below and make them a part of your daily sadhana.     

Each chapter will provide one important yoga breathing exercise and will be written such that to practice that particular pranayama you only need to read that chapter.

For each technique, the following information is provided:

  • Background of the breath control technique.
  • Any tools or other requirements in order to practice it.
  • Primary and secondary benefits.
  • Any cautions for practicing the particular pranayama.  Please follow these carefully.
  • Beginner’s variation.
  • Intermediate variation.
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to do the advanced versions.
  • Some chapters have video instruction, in addition to illustrations.
  • Any hidden secrets about the breathing technique.

The first few chapters of this book will focus on the most important yoga pranayama exercises.  These techniques are those that are generally an integral part of a daily yoga, meditation or fitness practice.  Later, I will move onto some of the more uncommon, though not necessarily less powerful, exercises.

YOGA BREATHING EXERCISES (Pranayama)

CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO BE TAKEN TO THE CHAPTER WITH FULL DETAILS.

Please read the guidelines chapter below first.

Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Breathing Exercises

Chapter 1

Breath of Fire Yoga Pranayama

Chapter 2

Chakra Balancing – Anuloma Viloma Breathing Exercise

Chapter 3

4 Part Breathing Exercise for Vitality

Chapter 4

Bhastrika Yoga Pranayama to Burn Fat

Chapter 5

Kapalbhati Yoga Pranayama for Optimal Health

Chapter 6

Sheetali Yoga Pranayama for Stress Management

Chapter 7

Yoga Breathing Exercise to Treat Depression and Increase Energy

Chapter 8

Powerful Yoga Exercise to Detox & Cleanse the System

Chapter 9

Advanced Breathing Technique to Raise Kundalini Energy

Chapter 10

Ujjayi Yoga Pranayama for Longevity & Insomnia

Chapter 11

Chair Yoga for Energy and Stress Relief

Chapter 12

Natural Way to Lower Blood Pressure Seetkari Yoga Breathing

Chapter 13

Basic Yogic Breathing Technique | Yoga Breath

Chapter 14

Yoga Exercise for Deep Relaxation | Bhramari Pranayama

Chapter 15

Basic Yoga Technique to Begin Your Yoga Routine

Chapter 16

Yoga Pranayama Breathing for Energy | Surya Bedhi

Chapter 17

Yoga Breathing for Detox

Chapter 18

Yoga Pranayama for Beginners

Chapter 19

So Hum Breathing Meditation for Peace

Chapter 20

Yogic Breathing Set for Purification and Energy

Chapter 21

Yoga Breathing Technique for Safe Kundalini Awakening

Direct YouTube Link –> https://youtu.be/uJV_foVVEPw

Yogic Breathing for Safe Kundalini Awakening YouTube Video

Chapter 22

Yoga Breathing for Tension Relief

Chapter 23

Yogic Breathing for Panic Attacks

Chapter 24

Chakra Balancing and Healing Super Pranayama

As we add more breathing exercises and sets to the website, we will continue to update this collection, so check back here for recent additions.  You can also subscribe to all articles or the monthly newsletter, both of which will also alert you when new techniques are published.  Hope you enjoy and benefit from these pranayamas, and please do share with other so they may also gain from it.