What is Pranayama?
pranayama is a Sanskrit word that is translated as "breath control" or "control of life force". It refers to a series of respiratory exercises from simple to complex, which is designed as part of yoga practice, physical and spiritual discipline, which has been practiced in India for thousands of years. Many yoga classes around the world contain some aspects of pranayams, depending on the philosophy of class and the level of students' skills. As a result, it is strongly recommended to practice only pranayama under the supervision of a guru or experienced yogine and health conditions and the problems should be clearly communicated in advance. You may also want to discuss Pranayama with your doctor, who can talk about which techniques Pranayama will be safe for you. We cannot live without breathing and many yogis believe that conscious breathing is a very important part of their practice. Regular deep breathing also helps people move to sections and positions of yoga and can help people concentrate when meditatingOr try to focus on holding position. Being in mind is, according to some practitioners, a good way to stay in contact with the body.
As yoga students progress, they learn about different types of pranayama breathing, all of which are to be somehow beneficial. For example, some breaths aim to clean the body of toxins, while others are to stimulate the flow of life force through the body, which benefits skeletal, muscular and organ systems. Pranayama is also an important part of meditation.
People can practice pranayama as part of Physical Yoga session or as part of their meditation techniques, but Pranayama can also be practiced separately. For example, some people like to go through several breathing techniques when they get up in the morning to encourage their bodies and prepare for the day. Others find that a few minutes of pranayams can be beneficial during the day, which helps them concentrateto different tasks without neglecting their bodies.
Pranayama advocates make a number of demands on its advantages. It will certainly help to oxygenate the body and some people find that regular breathing exercises, meditation and yoga help reduce tension and stress. People also believe that it stimulates immune and digestive systems and that pranayama can help the body and mind to run smoothly.