Yoga and Breathing: The Power of Deep Breathing
1. Breathing and yoga:
In yoga, breathing is called "Prana", which means life energy. Yoga teaches us to regulate and control Prana through deep breathing, in order to achieve a balance of physical and mental health. Normal and deep breathing can help us relax, reduce stress, and increase our perception of the body.
2. The function of respiration:
Providing oxygen: Deep breathing can help us inhale more oxygen, providing the body with the necessary energy and nutrients.
Eliminating waste: Deep breathing helps to eliminate waste and carbon dioxide from the body, promoting the flow of fresh air.
Balancing the nervous system: By adjusting the depth of breathing, we can balance the autonomic nervous system, thereby improving the body's self-healing ability.
Adjusting emotions: There is a close relationship between breathing and emotions. By controlling our breathing, we can calm our emotions, reduce anxiety and stress, and improve focus and inner balance.
3. Breathing techniques and exercises:
Abdominal breathing: Through deep abdominal breathing, we can relax the body, increase lung capacity, and activate the body's natural calming response.
Yoga breathing: There are many specific breathing techniques in yoga, such as "octopus breathing", "bee breathing", and "fire snake breathing". These breathing exercises can help us clear energy channels, balance chakras, and enhance inner awareness.
Meditation breathing: Breathing in meditation is a deep, slow, and conscious breathing. Through meditation breathing, we can enter a state of deep meditation, improving inner peace and concentration.
4. Breathing and yoga practice:
In yoga practice, breathing is the soul of movement and posture. By synchronizing with breathing, we can better master yoga postures, increase stability and balance. The power of breathing can help us enter positions more deeply, extend muscle groups, and release tension and pressure.
