Breathing Techniques
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Bhastrika Pranayama – The Breath of Fire and Focus
“When the breath is steady, the mind too is steady.” — Hatha Yoga Pradipika Among the ancient breathing techniques of yoga, Bhastrika Pranayama – the “bellows breath” – stands out for its power and immediacy. Like a blacksmith’s bellows that stokes a flame, it kindles inner vitality, clears dullness and leaves you feeling awake, centered Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda on The Secret Yogic Science of Mind Control
Swami Vivekananda revealed a profound secret the ancient Yogis had discovered — that the rhythm of the breath holds the key to the rhythm of the mind. Through the simple act of conscious breathing, they found a way to still thought, calm emotion and touch the source of peace within. In his Raja Yoga lectures, Continue reading