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In this first class of our her four-part pranayama series, Rachel introduces you to the simple counted breath. Simple counted breath is a profound technique that helps you quell anxiety and cultivate calm. Remember: pranayama should never create anxiety. If you feel short of breath or anxious, then leave the counted practice and return to an easeful, natural breath. You may want to have something to sit on like a block, chair, or bolster. After completing this class, you may want to check out the next class in Rachel's pranayama series Prana 2: Counted Breath and Partial Retention.

This yoga tutorial with David takes you through a step-by-step process that teaches you how to do the breathing technique bhastrika pranayama, or the bellows breath. It is a powerful breathing exercise that, when done properly, can bring many benefits, including a sharper mind, increased energy and stress relief. Note: David moves into the tutorial quickly, so be ready!

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.

David takes you through a stimulating pranayama yoga practice, blending rhythmic breathing, the skull cleanser, alternate nostril breathing and retentions. This video is part of a breath-training series - the video before it is A Calming Breath Practice and there is no video following this one.

David takes you through an example of what a calming pranayama yoga practice could be like, blending rhythmic breathing, alternate nostril breathing and retentions.This video is part of a breath-training series - the video before it is The Skull Cleanser, Part II and the video after it is A Stimulating Breath Practice.

In this class, Fiji shares her favorite breathing technique to bring you back to feeling centered and clear, calm and open. This is an easy and quick way to change your energetic state any time of day. Key Pose(s) include:  Seated Breathwork

This class begins with a pranayama and meditation practice, then moves you through a smooth, expertly-guided hatha flow sequence that emphasizes effort and release, and finishes with a calming pranayama practice and guided meditation/relaxation. Key Pose(s) include:  Half Moon

In this third class of her four-part pranayama series, Rachel guides you towards a “box” breath, in which you inhale, hold, exhale, and hold in equal parts. Breath retention can be a profound technique for calming the nervous system and stilling the body, but remember: if you feel short of breath or anxious, then leave the counted practice and return to an easeful, natural breath. You may want a chair, bolster or pillow to sit on for this practice. The previous class in this series is Prana 2: Counted Breath and Partial Retention. The final class in this series is Prana 4: Nadi Shodhana Pranayama.

In the second class of her four-part pranayama series, Rachel builds upon what you learned in Prana 1: Simple Counted Breath, by adding in a brief retention after the inhale. Remember: pranayama should never create anxiety. If you feel short of breath or anxious, then leave the counted practice and return to an easeful, natural breath. You may want to have a chair, pillow, or bolster to sit on for this practice. The previous class in this series is Prana 1: Simple Counted Breath. The next class in this series is Prana 3: Counted Breath and Full Retention.

In this tutorial, Rachel shows you an easy way to know whether you are doing Ujjayi Pranayama correctly. Ujjayi Pranayama is a key part of yoga practice, since it helps maintain your energy level throughout a class and helps you stay focused and calm, even while doing difficult yoga poses.