Pranayama: Science of Breathing E-Book

Anand Gupta

• Herausgeber: Books on Demand
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 54

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Beschreibung

Pranayama is a tried and tested technique of deep breathing with benefits that have been proven over the centuries. The good thing about Pranayama is that you can start very small and build your way up, but you start seeing the benefits almost immediately. The sense of calm, balanced nervous system, clarity of mind, improved digestion, radiating skin and other such signs of good health can not be ignored by anyone! This Book will induct you safely into the world of pranayama. So what are you waiting for? Start breathing life into your body.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Chapter 1: What is Pranayama?

History and Origin of Pranayama

Why is Pranayama important?

Breathe new life into your cells

Are you a beginner?

The Essentials of Pranayama

Chapter 2: Preparation is the Key: Doing it the Right Way

Synchronize Breathing with your Actions

Know your Body’s Needs

A Room for Meditation

The Best Time for Pranayama

Best place to Practice Pranayama

Eating Rules

Food Guidelines for Pranayama

Hydrating Rules

Clothes to Wear

Practicing Regularly

Correct Posture

Some Necessary Precautions

Guidelines for Breathing Properly

Chapter 3: Getting Started – Learning the Basics

There are two reasons why breathing is so crucial for Pranayama

What are the Components of Breathing in Pranayama?

How does Pranayama work?

The Art of Controlling your Breath

Benefits of Practicing Breath Control

Getting Started

The need to Simplify Pranayama

Pranayama Jargon

Who can do Pranayama?

Pranayama Prerequisites

Chapter 4: Pranayama Exercises for Beginners

Pranayama for Nadi-Shuddhi

Awakening Kundalini

Pranayama done While Walking

Savasana Pranayama

Plavini

Kevala Kumbhaka Pranayama

Bhramari Pranayama

Anulom-Vilom Pranayama

Kapalbhathi Pranayama

Ujjayi Pranayama

Bhastrika Pranayama

Udgeeth Pranayama

Pranav Pranayama

BahyaPranayam

Surya Bheda

Rhythmical Breathing

SukhaPurvaka

Breathe of Fire or Agni Pran

Conclusion

Introduction

You may not know this but you take more than 21,000 breaths every day and that too unconsciously. Pranayama is an ancient practice that helps you make the best of each breath that you are drawing in.Learning to engage with your body’s natural rhythm and to consciously observe the change as it happens is what Pranayama is all about. As you practice it regularly, you are able to gain control over it. However, you must be wondering why it is important to build that control in the first place? What is Pranayama and how does it build? Why is it called the ancient art of breathing and what does it bring to the table? These are some obvious questions, potent questions and the ones we will answer through this eBook.

To understand the logic behind pranayama, you need to relocate the focus on your breathing and the way it is associated with your emotional state. This is also true for any physical activity that we do. Our breath is sometimes shallow, sometimes fast and sometimes even pacing nervously. The moment you are able to control you breathing, you will be see how you are able tame your reactions and emotions.

This eBook will serve as your go-to guide when you decide to make Pranayama a part of your life. We will walk you through its brief history, benefits of this ancient breathing practice, how to do it, what not to do and all the basic information that is associated with it. Let’s together get started on this spiritual journey that will open you up to the benefits of good health and well-being.

Chapter 1: What is Pranayama?

Pranayama, also known as the “science of breathing” and sometimes also referred to as “heart of yoga”, comes from two words, prana and ayama. Prana means vitality and energy that is found in all of us and can also be termed as breath, Ayama on the other hand stands for stretching, directing, extending and regulating. Together, pranayama means direction, control and regulation of your breath. Did you know that you are only using 10% of your lung’s capacity?This causes lack of oxygen in your cells and makes you susceptible to various diseases such as heart problems, cancer, diabetes etc. Pranayama makes us capable of using our lungs to the optimum capacity. As a result, the cells in our body get the amount of oxygen that is required to function optimally.

History and Origin of Pranayama