The Gift of Pranayama – Breath Control

Description

The ‘Practice of Pranayama’ – breath control is a precursor for mantras and meditation.

A gift for all occasions – Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries, Graduations and all other celebrations.

It is for persons of all ages, be they a singer, a performer, a sports person, those suffering depression / anxiety, to encourage restful sleep and calm stress.

 

Ashtanga Yoga       Asta = Eight  Anga=Limb  Yoga=Union             “The Eight Limbs of Yoga”

Patanjali, the author of the Yoga Sutras, described the eight aspects of yoga as limbs of a tree.

Yama – ethical disciplines                                        Pratyahara – sense withdrawal

Niyama – self observation                                        Dharana – concentration

Asana – posture                                                           Dhyana – meditation

Pranayama – breath control                                    Samadhi – a state of joy and peace

 

The Gift of Pranayama – Breath Control

What is Prana? Prana is cosmic energy, the dynamism of life. According to yogis it is present in the air, in our food, in our water, in our sunlight. It has no chemical or physical form, but it is our true nourishment, for without prana there can be no life. Not only does this energy exist, but it can be stored in the nervous system and through yoga the current of prana can be directed at will. The science of controlling prana is called pranayama (ayama – to curb or master). To interpret pranayama as ‘breathing exercises’ would be severely limiting the scope of the exercises and their true purpose.

*What to expect from three 20 minutes sessions. You will learn the laws and techniques which are necessary for collecting, storing and conscious control of pranic energies within the body.

By learning the discipline of pranayama you can gain great energy and calm in situations of stress.