Internal Retention Pranayama | Level 3 | Advance | (1: 1: 1) Ratio | Breathing Exercise

This video is a 5 Minute Advance, Level 3, guided Internal Retention Breathing Exercise. In this exercise we inhale to the Count of 10, hold to the Count of 10 and exhale to the Count of 10 (1:1:1) Ratio. If you feel any strain or discomfort during this exercise, revert back normal breathing and when you feel ready again continue with your practice.

Pranayama is the Fourth out of the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Breathing is the most important aspect of Pranayama and revolves around the Art of Breathing (Control of Breath). Pranayama is a combination of two Sanskrit words, “Prana” and “Ayama”. Prana means “Life force” or “Vital energy” and the nature of Prana is Consciousness. Ayama means to “Extend”, “Mastery” to “Control”. Therefore, Pranayama is Mastery of the Life Force.

Breathing exercises are superficial, they are not considered to be Pranayama but simply prepare you for Pranayama. Pranayama is a practice that can be done mentally. Through Pranayama you can open the Kundalini Energy which lies dormant at the base of spine, and travels up through the Sushumna Nadi.

Here is a list of the Benefits associated with Pranayama Practice - Breathing Exercises:
1. Reduce Stress, Anxiety, relax the Body and Mind
2. Improve Lung Capacity & Function
3. Strengthen the Immune System
4. Improve Cardiovascular Health
5. Promote Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing
6. Improve overall Flexibility and Mobility
7. Increase Mindfulness
8. Improve Concentration and Focus
9. Reduce High Blood Pressure
10. Improve Sleep Quality and help with Insomnia
11. Detoxifies your Body and Mind

Pranayama is also best Practised with Yoga Mudras:
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