Publisher's Synopsis
It is common knowledge that pranayama is about breathing exercises. Right? Wrong! Radhika shah grouven divulges some of the secret practices of the mysterious oral tradition to challenge this popular belief. Breathing exercises are not pranayama; they prepare you for pranayama. Prana is the life force and pranayama is done with the mind. Pranayama begins where the breath ends. With pranayama you can harness the unlimited potentials of the mind and become a balanced and creative individual.
Here is a preview of what you'll learn...
- What you need to know before beginning
- Adham pranayama (abdominal breath)
- Nadhi sodhana pranayama (alternate nostril breath)
- Surya and chandra bedhana pranayama (sun and moon piercing breath)
- Ujjayi pranayama (victorious or conquering breath)
- Kapalbhati and bhastrika pranayama (shining skull and bellows breath)
- Bhramari pranayama (humming bee breath)
- Much, much more!
The actual exercises are rooted in physiological science and by performing them-regardless of your belief system-you can relax the muscles responsible for respiration! This is a true boon to anyone that has been huffing and puffing because of undue stress and anxiety! You see-when you get right down to it, no matter what you may believe, these 15 easy to follow steps will help you to breathe!
