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Comment on Pranayama Dirgha or the Complete Breath by Pranayama « me myself and nicole

Pranayama « me myself and nicole — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:18:04 +0000

[...] For the curious, this is a description of the Dirgha Pranayama I found online: “Dirgha breath is also known as the “three part breath.” This pranayama focuses on the three chambers of the lungs. The first is the lower level of the abdominal area just under the floating ribs . This is the area that allows you to inflate like a balloon. The second area is the middle chest, or thoracic region just under the sternum. Breathing into this area lifts your rib cage and expands and contracts the intercostal muscles. The third section, or upper chamber, is in the clavicle region, located in the area of the upper chest and shoulders, up to the collar bone.” –Deb Bobier on YogaBound [...]

Comment on Breath and Stress Reduction by Stress – Relief through Yoga and Meditation

Stress – Relief through Yoga and Meditation — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:09:14 +0000

[...] Meditation can consist of simply sitting in a peaceful place and calming your thoughts, focusing on controlling your breathing or mentally repeating a word to yourself over and over again. Research shows that these techniques [...]

Comment on Meditation by Yoga for Brain and Body

Yoga for Brain and Body — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:08:12 +0000

[...] the physical movement of yoga was intended to prepare the mind and body for seated meditation. Today’s yoga classes often weave spiritual meditation into the ancient wisdom of its physical [...]

Comment on The Five Techniques of Yoga by Words of Wisdom from a Yoga Guru

Words of Wisdom from a Yoga Guru — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:04:59 +0000

[...] His yogic series has been approved by the American Medical Association, and of course his is not the only method that works, but unless you’re an idiot (very harsh word), you start to understand that this Hatha Yoga (means physical practice), when done properly, can integrate your body, mind and spirit. [...]

Comment on Relaxing with Asana by The “Master Cleanse” 10 day Lemon Juice Fast

The “Master Cleanse” 10 day Lemon Juice Fast — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:03:58 +0000

[...] use different meditations. My meditation when walking is simply staying aware of your breath entering and leaving your body, staying present [...]

Comment on Yoga Master Swami Vishnu-devananda by Serious Masters of Yoga

Serious Masters of Yoga — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:26:03 +0000

[...] Swami Vishnu-devananda [...]

Comment on Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Tribute by Master – Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India

Master – Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:19:42 +0000

[...] Sharath Rangaswamy, son of Sarasvatî, was assistant director of the Institute, but after his grandfather’s passing in 2009 (at the age of 93) he is now the Director, taking over from his grandfather, Shri K. [...]

Comment on Yoga Master Krishnamacharya by Yoga Master Desikachar

Yoga Master Desikachar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:16:54 +0000

[...] and student of T. Krishnamacharya, TKV Desikachar is one of the world’s foremost yoga teachers, and is recognized as a direct [...]

Comment on Yoga Technique Vinyasa by The Five Techniques of Yoga

The Five Techniques of Yoga — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:14:32 +0000

[...] short, drushti is the quality of our awareness, asana the quality of our posture, vinyasa the quality of our movement, bandha the quality of our energy, and pranayama the quality of [...]

Comment on Yoga Master Desikachar by Yoga Master Krishnamacharya

Yoga Master Krishnamacharya — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:11:39 +0000

[...] yoga enthusiasts mainly through his students B.K.S. Iyengar, Indra Devi, K. Pattabhi Jois and T.K.V. Desikachar. Professor T. Krishnamacharya has taught until his last days, he died in 1989 at the age of [...]