Guest guest Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 During most of the asanas, after reaching the final position, should be hold breath or just keep breathing normally? For instance, in Bhujanga Asana, after getting into the final posture, some experts say that we should hold the inhaled breath for about 8 seconds and come back to original position, exhaling slowly. For the same asana, some experts say that once we reach the final position, we should remain in that position for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, breathing normally, slowly. Which is correct? Can someone please shed light on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 -different teachers different breathing systems. . . -most typical in ashtanga is continuous ujai breathing -typically pose is held 5-10 breaths finishing poses 15-50 depending on pose holding the breath is risky, if you are under strain and you hold the breath, you can faint depending on the pose this can range from embarassing to dangerous -tom On 9/26/07, ravikumar_iyer <ravi wrote: > > During most of the asanas, after reaching the final position, should > be hold breath or just keep breathing normally? > > For instance, in Bhujanga Asana, after getting into the final posture, > some experts say that we should hold the inhaled breath for about 8 > seconds and come back to original position, exhaling slowly. For the > same asana, some experts say that once we reach the final position, we > should remain in that position for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, breathing > normally, slowly. Which is correct? Can someone please shed light on > this? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 ashtangayoga , " ravikumar_iyer " <ravi wrote: > > During most of the asanas, after reaching the final position, should > be hold breath or just keep breathing normally? > > For instance, in Bhujanga Asana, after getting into the final posture, > some experts say that we should hold the inhaled breath for about 8 > seconds and come back to original position, exhaling slowly. For the > same asana, some experts say that once we reach the final position, we > should remain in that position for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, breathing > normally, slowly. Which is correct? Can someone please shed light on > this? > Interesting question. I'm just a beginner, but it seems to me that breathing would depend on where the person is in the practice, and how much that individual can do safely. I would think that there should be guidelines as to the next step that aare pretty systematic, but I don't know for sure. And guidelines probably vary from style to style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Dear Ravikumar, Greetings. Excepting Kumbaga you follow the normal breathing. It is so enshrined in our system and script that by mudhras (finger positioning) or excercise/asana/ the system pumps air to different lobs in lunks. All the yoga and excercise/raja yoga are ment for activating and regulating the lung function . Which also regulate the oxygen in blood. All the best Dr.K.Ramasamy Dean School of biotechnology SRM University Kattankulathur 603203 dean ramasamytnau 044-27455716 9940036016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Both are correct, u can practise either. ravikumar_iyer <ravi wrote: During most of the asanas, after reaching the final position, should be hold breath or just keep breathing normally? For instance, in Bhujanga Asana, after getting into the final posture, some experts say that we should hold the inhaled breath for about 8 seconds and come back to original position, exhaling slowly. For the same asana, some experts say that once we reach the final position, we should remain in that position for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, breathing normally, slowly. Which is correct? Can someone please shed light on this? Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I find the comment ( " All the yoga and exercise/raja yoga are meant for activating and regulating the lung function. " ) is particularly significant for me. 4 years ago, my lungs were severely damaged by the inhalation of low levels of formaldehyde (without my knowledge). The result is that I now have both obstructive and restrictive lung disease with the equivalent of only 1 lung. I was told that I would probably die within the year and definitely within 4-5 years! I started doing yoga after my lungs were damaged. In the beginning, several times a day I had to use Pranayama to re-teach my lungs how to expand and contract. Now the pulmonologist doesn't know what to make of my physical strength in spite of the cat scan! I cannot do any form of cardio as it generates too much C02 waste....making me vulnerable to respiratory acidosis. Even though I am 61, I began focusing on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga several months ago (at my level of capability) into order to create more lean muscle (to burn 02 more efficiently). After several months, I was stunned to discover that my cardio capacity had increased....even though I always had to move slowly and often take several breaths before doing the next sun salutation! Mary Ramasamy Kumarasamy <ramasamytnau wrote: Dear Ravikumar, Greetings. Excepting Kumbaga you follow the normal breathing. It is so enshrined in our system and script that by mudhras (finger positioning) or excercise/asana/ the system pumps air to different lobs in lunks. All the yoga and excercise/raja yoga are ment for activating and regulating the lung function . Which also regulate the oxygen in blood. All the best Dr.K.Ramasamy Dean School of biotechnology SRM University Kattankulathur 603203 dean ramasamytnau 044-27455716 9940036016 Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 ashtangayoga , " markcom808 " <markcom808 wrote: > > ashtangayoga , " ravikumar_iyer " <ravi@> wrote: > > > > During most of the asanas, after reaching the final position, should > > be hold breath or just keep breathing normally? > > > > For instance, in Bhujanga Asana, after getting into the final posture, > > some experts say that we should hold the inhaled breath for about 8 > > seconds and come back to original position, exhaling slowly. For the > > same asana, some experts say that once we reach the final position, we > > should remain in that position for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, breathing > > normally, slowly. Which is correct? Can someone please shed light on > > this? > > > > Interesting question. I'm just a beginner, but it seems to me that breathing would depend > on where the person is in the practice, and how much that individual can do safely. I > would think that there should be guidelines as to the next step that aare pretty systematic, > but I don't know for sure. And guidelines probably vary from style to style. > In Ashtanga, you should be able to breathe deeply in the asanas, never holding the breath. If you can't breathe freely, it's an indication you need to ease up or back out of the pose. Remember, it's not about 'achieving' a posture but allowing the body to open gently and learning along the way. Breath is essential in Ashtanga; it guides your practice, helps maintain focus, distributes prana (energy), gets you deeper into the postures and maximizes the postures' benefits. Other styles might indicate holding the breath, but please never do this while practicing Ashtanga. Hope this helps. Have fun practicing! Kathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Dr. Ramaswamy, Thank you for clarifiying a basic but important point, which I am sure would benefit all those who have similar doubts. Best Regards. Ravikumar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 ashtangayoga , " ravikumar_iyer " <ravi wrote: > > During most of the asanas, after reaching the final position, should > be hold breath or just keep breathing normally? > > For instance, in Bhujanga Asana, after getting into the final posture, > some experts say that we should hold the inhaled breath for about 8 > seconds and come back to original position, exhaling slowly. For the > same asana, some experts say that once we reach the final position, we > should remain in that position for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, breathing > normally, slowly. Which is correct? Can someone please shed light on > this? > Hi,as for ashtanga,as long as you could try to make sure that your inhaling and exhaling breath are both at the same length, then it really doesn't matter how many mintues you should hold or not. I have attended Richard Freeman's workshop once. I remember he kept reminding us 'Just to listen to the river of the sound (breath)'. So I think maybe you could try to just follow your own tempo of breathing, and let your breath guide your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Congratulations Mary. It was a good news that cardio capacity had increased. You keep your positive spirit up that alone will last you awhile longer. good job!!! are you a vegetarian? tian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 No, I am not a vegetarian. I was vegetarian for about 10 years, vegan for about 2 years, and a fruitarian for 1 year. However, I reverted back to begin basically vegetarian (with some fish) after the experiment with fruitarianism. When my lungs were damaged, I went back to a strict raw food diet only to get sicker! Then I tried vegan and vegetarian diets with the same results. During all this time, I had to reteach my lungs how to expand and contract daily...sometimes several times daily. At the sinsistance of a friend, I gave in and tried raw grassfed meat, raw fish, and raw dairy. In 3 months time, my lung elasticity increased by 20%! Even the MDs were astounded! After much research, I learned that it was the CLA in RAW grassfed animal flesh and products that produced these results. Although eating more did not produce increased results, taking animal flesh out of my diet caused health problems. I have assumed that this was caused by an increased need for amino acids as so much damaged tissue had to be repaired. Slowly, I am moving back to a vegetarian diet. Mary tianran wang <tianranw ashtangayoga Thursday, October 4, 2007 12:56:58 PM Re: ashtanga yoga BREATHING DURING ASANAS Congratulations Mary. It was a good news that cardio capacity had increased. You keep your positive spirit up that alone will last you awhile longer. good job!!! are you a vegetarian? tian ______________________________\ ____ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. http://answers./dir/?link=list & sid=396545433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hey! Ravi. Sorry that it has taken me quite while to reply. First and foremost, it is good to have views of others and for you to have a look at it or even perhaps to experiment on them but always use one's own discretion. If you are a beginner, I suggest that you go through under proper guidance of a qualified teacher. Oxygen is what we humans need and use the breathigng technique everyday be it for normal chores, yoga, martial arts and other form of exercises. As per the above subject, it can be used in various ways and can be divided into four parts.....inhalation, exhalation, retention after inhalatioin and retention after exhalation. It is used to intensify the effects of a posture. Depending on your level and what you want in your practice but always listen to your body and whatever you do consistentcy of the rhythm/breath is the key. May I suggest a book entitled, The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar, son of Shri T. Krishnamarcharya (teacher of Sri K Patthabhi Jois). I am sure that this book will answer a lot of your questions with its very approachable techniques and easy comprehensible text. What suits one in a posture may not necessary cater for the other. It is variable. Hope this answer your question. If you need further clarification please do not hesitate to contact me. Nameste, Jason Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 --- Hi, If you are doing static asanas, then you need to breath normally when you are reach the final pose and hold for however long you are able to and if you are doing dynamic asanas, then just do the required counts and get out of the pose. So the important thing to observe is 'static' or 'dynamic'. regards, zarine In ashtangayoga , " ravikumar_iyer " <ravi wrote: > > During most of the asanas, after reaching the final position, should > be hold breath or just keep breathing normally? > > For instance, in Bhujanga Asana, after getting into the final posture, > some experts say that we should hold the inhaled breath for about 8 > seconds and come back to original position, exhaling slowly. For the > same asana, some experts say that once we reach the final position, we > should remain in that position for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, breathing > normally, slowly. Which is correct? Can someone please shed light on > this? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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