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Basic Yoga- Explaining The Essence Of Proper Breathing
We breathe in order to live. One of the five principles of basic yoga is the Pranayama or breathing exercise which promotes proper breathing. The breath, and how deeply or shallowly, slowly or rapidly we engage in this prerequisite for staying alive, is intimately connected to how we feel. In a yogic point of view, proper breathing is to bring more oxygen to the blood and to the brain, and to control Prana or the vital life energy.
Pranayama is a basic yoga breathing technique that teaches the proper way to breath, reduces stress as well as allows the body to relax. Instead of breathing from our chest and under-using our lungs, you can increase the capacity of your lungs by breathing slowly and deeply. This breathing exercise also aids in reducing the toxins and wastes that accumulate within your body, and may act as a preventative for diseases. It aids in good digestion since learning proper breathing helps improve metabolism. The concentration and focus needed to effectively practice yoga breathing exercises help improve self-control and willpower.
There are over a hundred Pranayama basic yoga practices being mentioned throughout the Sanskrit texts. On the other hand, there are various classifications of these practices, depending upon the level of the practitioner. Yoga pranayamas aids in stabilizing the body. They are used for cleansing and purifying the physical body and also as a means to build health and endurance. Samyama pranayamas assist in meditation, concentration as well as mind control in preparation for higher states of consciousness. Shakti pranayamas are higher practices drawn up to activate the kundalini force, the concentrated prana of the universe.
Breathing is something that occurs naturally, automatically, and spontaneously. Thus far one’s breathing can be modified and restricted in various ways. We certainly develop unhealthy habits without being aware of it. For instance, we tend to assume positions such as slouching that diminishes lung capacity to function properly. The first rule of correct breathing is that we should breathe through the nose. Mouth breathing can adversely affect the development of the thyroid gland and allow pathogens to enter the lungs. Basic yoga can bring numerous benefits if we practice proper breathing exercises. Yoga is also a perfect method to revitalize our mind and body`Breathing is something that occurs naturally, automatically, and spontaneously. Thus far one’s breathing can be modified and restricted in various ways. We certainly develop unhealthy habits without being aware of it. For instance, we tend to assume positions such as slouching that diminishes lung capacity to function properly. The first rule of correct breathing is that we should breathe through the nose. Mouth breathing can adversely affect the development of the thyroid gland and allow pathogens to enter the lungs. Basic yoga can actually bring numerous benefits if we practice proper breathing exercises. Yoga is also a perfect method to revitalize our mind and body.

