Pranayama is one of the most powerful tools to help you manage stress, regulate the effects of stress on your body and mind, settle and ground, soothe and energize, and connect to the moment mindfully for perspective.
In this extended version of Ujjayi pranayama, we explore this breath deeply to discover what it feels like in our bodies as well as learning to build on this breath for a daily practice.
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Daoist Breath Meditation
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Vishama Vritti Pranayama | Sinking Br...
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Nadi Shodhana | Alternate Nostril Bre...
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