Calming Pranayama Yoga

Beginner II
(83 Reviews)
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This pranayama yoga class calms the nervous system using a series of yoga breathing exercises, including deep breathing (diaphragmatic breathing) - which combines the belly, mid-chest and upper chest breaths - and alternate nostril breathing, or Anulom Vilom. The alternate nostril breath is a challenging breathing technique, so don't be surprised if you find it difficult the first few times. This class is great to do before bed or when you need to relax.

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Stress/Anxiety
  • Sleep/Relaxation

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Pranayama Yoga
charring
June 12, 2023
Comment:

A challenging practice that I enjoy revisiting regularly ( this time as part of the MPP program).

JMacDee
November 24, 2020
Comment:

I generally like this kind of breath work but I have to agree with some of the comments here that 12 seconds were a little too many for me. I stopped relaxing and became a little desperate to get through it. Maybe I should try a different class or fewer seconds.

robincmoore
November 2, 2020
Comment:

I have restricted airflow on one side of my sinuses due scarring... any suggestions for the alternating nostril part of the practice when one side doesn't work so well?

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
November 3, 2020
Comment:

Hi there. If there is a physical restriction, then I would suggest that you breath through both nostrils for the entire exercise. What do you think?

allison katz
August 27, 2020
Comment:

Thank you. The first time I did this practice I was unable to maintain the breathing, but after four days of repeating the class I am able to do the entire exercise and have already begun to feel enormous benefits. Wonderful. Thank you.

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