Proper Breathing (Pranayama)
Proper Breathing, known as Pranayama, is the art of controlling and expanding one’s life force (prana) through the breath. It connects the body and mind, bringing balance, vitality, and calmness. Conscious breathing awakens inner energy, enhances focus, and helps regulate emotions, leading to overall harmony and mental clarity.
Core Principles
Awareness of Breath
Observing and understanding the natural rhythm of breathing.
Balance and Control
Equalizing inhalation and exhalation to stabilize energy.
Energy Regulation
Using breath to direct prana throughout the body.
Calmness and Clarity
Promoting relaxation and mental stillness through steady breathing.
practise
- Deep Abdominal Breathing (Yogic Breath) — Expands lung capacity and relaxes the mind.
- Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) — Balances left and right energy channels.
- Kapalabhati (Cleansing Breath) — Energizes and purifies the respiratory system.
- Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath) — Calms the mind and relieves stress.
Practicing slow, mindful breathing before meditation helps settle thoughts, reduce anxiety, and deepen concentration — creating a sense of harmony and inner stillness.
Breath is the bridge between body and mind. When breath flows smoothly, the mind becomes peaceful, and when the mind is calm, the breath becomes steady. Through Pranayama, one gains control over both, awakening inner balance and vitality.