Yoga Breathing | How To Breathe Properly For Yoga

By Alex Assoune Mar 16, 2021

Yoga breathing is important to understand for a good practice. It allows you to fuel your brain and muscles properly when exercising.

If you breathe correctly, you will achieve a quiet state of mind and improve your concentration.

Breath is one a the major aspects of yoga. To regulate emotions, stress and have good sleep, make sure you practice breathing techniques often.

Learning to breathe the right way will take your yoga practice to new heights. Being healthier and happier is an added bonus.

Deep breathing during exercise boosts metabolism and makes you feel better. Get more energy, positivity and enthusiasm with these tips.

There are very effective for your yoga practice, but also other areas of your life as well. Practice in the morning to kickstart your day, or in the evening to relax.

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Benefits of Proper Yoga Breathing Technique.

Practice yoga breathing regularly for many health and well-being benefits. Pranayama is a set of breathing techniques originated from ancient India.

These are essential during yoga practice. But you can use them at any time. Here are the major benefits of practicing pranayama often.

Get rid of stress and anxiety.
Relax before bedtime.
Increase oxygen flow to your body.
Improve concentration and focus.
Aid digestion and purification.
Raise energy levels.
Bring balance and harmony.
Increase inner strength and positivity.
Maintain good health.
Quiet the mind, bring inner peace.
Prepare for asana practice and meditation.

I highly recommend you pay close attention to your breath and body. During practice, it is easy to lose focus and let the mind wander.

Inhale through the nose deeply. Breathe with the abdomen and concentrate on filling your lungs.

During exhalation, let the abdomen retreat. Breathe out through the nose naturally.

Make sure to fill up the lower abdomen first. Fill up the chest last. Push the abdomen out when inhaling.

Use the full capacity of your lungs to breathe. Only practice makes perfect. Your lung capacity will expand if you do it often.

Best Yoga Breathing Exercises.

Many yoga breathing techniques (pranayama) are powerful to enhance your practice. Stress relief and more energy are very common for practitioners.

Pranayama treats hypertension, illnesses, and detoxify the body. Here are the most important exercises to practice regularly.

Bee breath (Bhramari pranayama)
Skull Shining breathing technique (Kapalbhati pranayama)
Bellow breath (Bhastrika pranayama)
Alternate nostril breathing technique (Nadi Shodhan pranayama)
Breath of Fire (Agni pranayama)
Cooling breath (Sitali pranayama)
Lion’s breath (Simhasana pranayama)
Victorious breath (Ujjayi pranayama)

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About the Author: Alex Assoune

Alex Assoune (MS) is a global health and environmental advocate. He founded Panaprium to inspire others with conscious living, ethical, and sustainable fashion. Alex has worked in many countries to address social and environmental issues. He speaks three languages and holds two Master of Science degrees in Engineering from SIGMA and IFPEN schools.

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