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Prāṇāyāma: The Breath-Mind Connection

As we open to spring the inhale becomes our focus. This term we have been using the exhale to clear the mind and body to prepare for the inhale. We have used anuloma ujjāyī (alternate nostril breathing on the exhale) and viloma ujjāyī (alternate… Continue Reading “Prāṇāyāma: The Breath-Mind Connection”

Understanding Prāṇāyāma: The Breath-Mind Connection

I’ve had interesting discussions this week about breathing practice or prāṇāyāma. We often talk about the mind or the body. We do not acknowledge their intimate relationship. This is the core of yoga practice. If the mind is busy and chaotic, so is the… Continue Reading “Understanding Prāṇāyāma: The Breath-Mind Connection”