Pranayama And Breath Ratios ~ Yoga Teacher Training Tech

This is a live excerpt of a recording during a yoga enrichment teacher training lecture for a group of yogis studying to be teachers with Jes Rosenberg. Pranayama is the procedure by which conscious control is accomplished through harmonized breathing. Cleansing the nerve channels along which the life stream of 'prana' flows, aids in preventing and even curing a range of physical and mental ailments. Our breath is one of the most profound tools for health, growth and change. The quality of our breath affects the quality of our life. It is a powerful tool that helps to manage stress, promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Breathing boosts our immune system and increases energy and vitality. ➢ Considered most important and fundamental to the practice ➢ It increases the vital force throughout the body. It stimulates both mind and body having profound affects; releasing pain and suffering and opening one up to harmony, awakening freedom, radiance, delight, and compassion. ➢ Breath work discussed: Bhastrika Pranayama, Anuloma / Vilma, Kapalbhati, Bhramari, Sheetalee, Sheetakari, Ujjayini, Vedhene Bandh