Guest guest Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Thanks to all who shared their advice on food before practice. If I may add advice for Kedar on asanas when you have bronchitis: In Lino Miele's book, Ashtanga Yoga, on page 58, it says that, "Kurmasana expands the chest, increasing the capacity of the lungs and bronchi, and the amount of oxygenated blood to the heart. It is beneficial to anyone suffering from...Asthma and Bronchitis." Namaste Arturo Re: breathing problem i would suggest do chest openers i.e. bhujangasana, dharunasana, parighasana, salamba sarvangasana that's all i can think of now... hope i was able to help... <snip> nrkedar89 <nrkedar89 wrote: respected sir/mam, i am staying in bangalore and i am suffering from bronchitis.i have learnt yoga and i amm doing pranayaama.but eevn then it continues.my doctor asks me to do pranayaama.is there any other aasana? please guide me. yours faithfully, kedar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hello, I am new to this site and in fact, am new to yoga. I was interested in what type of yogic breathing "Kurmasana" is? Can you give me a little information on it or direct me to a website, etc? I have been having trouble breathing when I do my asanas. I find I am constantly hyperventilating, (I guess its called). Perhaps a breathing technique would help me. Thanks, Evelyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi Evelyn, Kurmasana is not a 'type' of breathing but it is an asana, or posture.... If you are new to Yoga, it is not advisable you practice that pose yet, as it requires deeply open hips and back. In Ashtanga, the only type of breath advised to use during asana is called 'Ujjayi' breath, which helps to prevent hyperventilation. Is it done by constricting the throat during both inhalation and exhalation. You end up sounding like Darth Vader!! I highly recommned though you try and find an experienced teacher who can guide you in this essential aspect of Asana practice. Best of luck! Violetta --- Evelyn <Syre wrote: > Hello, > I am new to this site and in fact, am new to yoga. > I was interested in > what type of yogic breathing "Kurmasana" is? Can > you give me a little > information on it or direct me to a website, etc? I > have been having > trouble breathing when I do my asanas. I find I am > constantly > hyperventilating, (I guess its called). Perhaps a > breathing technique > would help me. > Thanks, Evelyn > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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