prana

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I have been reading with some interest about pranayama on the last few posts.

Never posted before but thought I'd add what I have been told.

 

My teacher in india told me that advanced pranayama should not be carried out

until the practictioner is proficient in ujiya breath. I was shown how to

increase the breath by counts on the inhale and exhale and the alternate nostril

breathing (i don't know the name in sanskrit). I was told to NEVER strain the

breath at anytime during asana practice or pranayama practice. It is something

you increase over years of practice not weeks or months.

 

As for breath retention or using locks at the same time I too was told to

strictly not do this as it is highly dangerous. I'm short don't attempt any

pranayama unless instructed one on one and never strain the breath.

 

Wishing you all peace and happiness in your practice. namaste