Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 I have started working on the breath where you breathe in for 10 hold for 10 out for 10 hold for 10. The most difficult part for me is holding once i have finished exhaling. What are the benefits of holding the breathe out? What are the benefits of this whole meditation? Also... what kind of breathing can i do if i feel nervous and tense, to relax? thak you sat name, kristin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Sat Nam Kristin: > I have started working on the breath where you breathe in for 10 >hold for 10 out for 10 hold for 10. The most difficult part for me >is holding once i have finished exhaling. What are the benefits of For most of us, I think (is there anyone out there who doesn't find this the hardest part?). If you have trouble with 10 seconds, do fewer (just make it uniform). Pranayama should never be a strain. If you are straining, cut down your time until it is comfortable and work your way up slowly. >holding the breathe out? What are the benefits of this whole According to one source, when the breath is held in we are working on the body, when the breath is held out, we work on the mind. Holding the breath out helps to deal with fear, particularly fear of death. >meditation? I've seen this breath used in several different meditations (that is, the mudra, mantra, posture all combine with the pranayam for different effects) - the breath by itself (sama-vritti) is a pranayam, and my books doesn't specify benefits other than being an exercise to achieve uniformity in the 4 aspects of pranayam (inhalation, hold in, exhalation, hold out). > Also... what kind of breathing can i do if i feel nervous and >tense, to relax? Long deep breathing. Try to get your breath down to 4 times per minute (or fewer). Love & blessings, Sadhant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 when i do my long deep breath should i hold it for any time at the top of the inhale or the bottom of the exhale? sentto-46072-5155-990734396-kristin=oven.com (AT) returns (DOT) [sentto-46072-5155-990734396-kristin=oven.com (AT) returns (DOT) ]On Behalf Of Sadhant Singh Thursday, May 24, 2001 3:59 PM Kundaliniyoga Re: breath Sat Nam Kristin: > I have started working on the breath where you breathe in for 10 >hold for 10 out for 10 hold for 10. The most difficult part for me >is holding once i have finished exhaling. What are the benefits of For most of us, I think (is there anyone out there who doesn't find this the hardest part?). If you have trouble with 10 seconds, do fewer (just make it uniform). Pranayama should never be a strain. If you are straining, cut down your time until it is comfortable and work your way up slowly. >holding the breathe out? What are the benefits of this whole According to one source, when the breath is held in we are working on the body, when the breath is held out, we work on the mind. Holding the breath out helps to deal with fear, particularly fear of death. >meditation? I've seen this breath used in several different meditations (that is, the mudra, mantra, posture all combine with the pranayam for different effects) - the breath by itself (sama-vritti) is a pranayam, and my books doesn't specify benefits other than being an exercise to achieve uniformity in the 4 aspects of pranayam (inhalation, hold in, exhalation, hold out). > Also... what kind of breathing can i do if i feel nervous and >tense, to relax? Long deep breathing. Try to get your breath down to 4 times per minute (or fewer). Love & blessings, Sadhant "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" - Yogi Bhajan You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the eGroups Member Center (My Groups), or send mail to Kundaliniyoga- NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! WEB SITE: kundalini yoga KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from kundalini yogaclasses.html Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Practical books on Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Chakras, Womens' Empowerment. Meditation & Mantra CDs. Your use of is subject to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Dear Kristin: > when i do my long deep breath should i hold it for any time at the >top of the inhale or the bottom of the exhale? There is a full explanation of long deep breathing here: <kundalini yogapranayam.html> (this website has all the basic KY techniques) Many blessings, Sadhant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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