Practices · Breath and energy

Pranayama

The deliberate regulation of breath: lengthening, balancing and retaining it. The texts treat breath and mind as one system.

• Nadi Shodhana · HYP 2.7

  Alternate Nostril Breathing

  Breathing alternately through each nostril to balance the flow of energy in the two main channels.

• Bhastrika · HYP 2.59

  Bellows Breath

  Forceful, rhythmic inhalation and exhalation like a blacksmith's bellows, followed by retention.

• Sheetali · HYP 2.57

  Cooling Breath

  Inhaling through a curled tongue to cool the body and settle heat.

• Ujjayi · HYP 2.51

  Victorious Breath

  A soft narrowing of the throat that makes the breath audible, long and even.

Educational content, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting new practices if you have a health condition or are pregnant.