Prana Yoga Breath

Prana Yoga breath is what man used to live by, in the days of yore.



However, our modern day lives are filled with stress and tensions. As a result of our day-to-day work, family responsibilities, or financial pressures, we are more or less inclined to ignore proper breathing. This, in turn, leads to a host of problems. First, automated breathing tends to be fast and shallow, while it actually ought to be deep and slow.



Since we use just a small part of your lungs, this becomes occasion for lack of oxygen. This, again, in turn, could lead to a series of complications such as heart problems, sleep apnea, heartburn and fatigue. These are just a few of the aftereffects of oxygen starvation.

Hence, the negative energy of getting into restless and troublesome mood causes lesser Prana (vital force or vital energy) inside our body.



If we all practice deep and systematic breathing, i.e. take Yogic breaths (Pranayama), we revitalize our systems.

Prana is energy or vital life energy. It is at the heart of all Yoga Practices. Prana is in matter. However, Prana is not matter. Prana exists in air. However, it is not in oxygen. Prana is a subtle form of energy. It is carried by the air, food, water and sunlight. Prana animates all forms of matter. Through the practice of Yoga poses and breathing exercises, we ingest more and more Prana, which gets stored in our body. This bestows great vitality and strength on the practitioner.

Then again, Pranayama ought not to be forced nor performed without right preparation. If not, it could actually result in nervous breakdowns or heart attacks, even. Pranayama is part of a process in Yoga; on the other hand, breath control is a spiritual practice. It consists of purifying one’s mind and body. This again should be done correctly and with right guidance, not to mention, adequate preparation.