The author extends greetings to all of you on account of the celebration of International Yoga Day as Yoga for Wellness promoted by the beloved Prime Minister of India and the United Nations worldwide.
Background for Yoga
The Yoga practiced by our Rishis, Saints, and Yogis from ancient times has bestowed mankind with this precious gift as a natural defense during this difficult time.
Relevance of Yoga in current time
In the current scenario where fear and anxiety have engulfed society for varied reasons, Yoga is a natural choice and option for all no matter caste, creed, race, religion, etc.
वसुधैव कुटुम्बकं “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam” The World is one Family ( Reference from Maha Upanishad)
General perception
While many still believe that Yoga is nothing but twisting and turning of the body, they are highlymistaken. This International Yoga day will pave way for all ignorance and myths.
Define Yoga
We need to know that Yoga isn’t merely a physical regime but mental wellness and self-recognition in and as the universe.
Yoga stands for perfect alignment of fitness, mental alertness, and spiritual connection with the universe.
All the pranayama is shown on this site and youtube channels are dedicated to International Yoga Day.
The list of all pranayam in the post is given below
The Video attached below provides excellent information about the variety of pranayama including tribandh pranayam and holds demonstrations of various asana, mudra, and pranayama.
Pranayam Basic
The Video covers the demonstration of kapalbhati kriya (shining skull breathing), bhastrika pranayama ( Deep Breathing ), Nadi Shodhan ( Alternate Nostril Breathing leading to purification of all energy channels ), and at last tribandh pranayam ( Three locks of the body).
This episode is special as it contains demonstrations of various asana, mudra, and pranayama.
The episode covers the demonstration of kapalbhati kriya (shining skull breathing), bhastrika pranayama ( Deep breathing ) Nadi Shodhan ( Alternate Nostril Breathing leading to purification of all energy channels, and at the last Tribandh pranayama ( Three locks of the body).
The episode covers extensive details of Ashwini mudra or kriya ( Sometimes called kegel exercise ), Moolbandh or bottom/anus lock, abdominal lock or uddayan bandh, and throat lock or Jalandhar bandh.
The author has clearly explained the benefits of each of the pranayama with a live demonstration.
The author has also cautioned the rules and who is eligible for such practice.
Each practitioner must ensure that he or she is physically fit to do the same as demonstrated in this episode.
The author has also explained the importance of asana called veerasana pr vajrasana and the benefits associated with it.
It is advised to see the previous episodes of Kundalini and shakti ohm to understand the current episodes.