Understanding Pranayama - Breathwork | Ep 4 Yoga Off the Mat | Emily Rowell Yoga

Welcome to my new series - #YogaOfftheMat! As yoga has become so hugely popular, there's a big focus on the physical part of the practice, but a LOT of the rest of yoga gets pushed aside.
So in this series we're going to talk about the history of yoga, the reason why we practice, and the way we can expand our yoga practice to move beyond the yoga mat.

Episode 4 is about pranayama, meaning breath control or breath retention. If we can master our breath we can have an incredible amount of control over our minds and bodies. Practising pranayama can be highly effective for managing stress, anxiety and insomnia.

All episodes:
Episode 1 - The 8 Limbs of Yoga:    • What is Yoga? The 8 Limbs of Yoga Exp...  ​
Episode 2 - Yamas & Niyamas (Moral guidelines):    • Moral Guidelines for Yogis - The Yama...  ​
Episode 3 - Asana (Busting myths about yoga poses):    • What's the Purpose of Yoga Poses (Asa...  ​
Episode 4 - Pranayama (Breathing):    • Understanding Pranayama - Breathwork ...  ​
Episode 5 - Pratyahara, Dharana & Dhyana (Meditation):    • What is Meditation? - Pratyahara, Dha...  ​
Episode 6 - Samadhi (Enlightenment):    • Samadhi - What is Enlightenment? The ...  ​
Episode 7 - Chanting Om:    • Chanting Om - How, Why & What Does it...  ​
Episode 8 - Understanding Chakras:    • Simple Explanation of the Chakras | E...  ​
Episode 9 - What are Mudras?    • What are Mudras? Anjali, Chin, Jnana ...  
Episode 10 - Develop your Personal Practice:    • How to Develop Your Personal Yoga Pra...  

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