Too often people expect results right away. In the yoga practice it is about the journey not just results. One of the first points I teach in a yoga class is Prana (breath control). I encourage you to take the time to practice Prana and see what happends with your mind and body.
When I teach breathing in yoga I start with simple steps, just noticing. There are many different techniques in prana. Though before one can learn the three part breath, or alternate nostril breathing you first need to know where and how you breath. Its in the simple steps first. Simple.
First site comfortably, take a couple a deep breaths and place one hand on your stomach and the other on your clavicle. Close your eyes and just breath. Notice which hand is moving, the stomach hand, clavicle hand or both- I would do this a few times just noticing.
After you see where you breathe, notice how slow or fast your breathing is. You can find the speed of your breath by counting your inhales and exhales. I would try this for sometime till you get a good feel of your breath.
Than slow your breath down: as you inhale fill your stomach like a balloon as you exhale bring your belly button all the way back towards your spine. Do this for about 3-5 minutes a day, count again your inhales and exhales- see how slow your breath is.
Take a Breath
No comments:
Post a Comment