For yesterday’s class, I chose a gentle yoga flow focused on joint mobility and flexibility — a way to bring balance to the body, mind, and energy.
At the end of the practice, we explored one of the most profound pranayamas — Shiva Breath.
This deep breathing technique relaxes the body, calms the mind, activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and boosts immunity.
Breath pattern:
- Inhale — 15 seconds
- Hold — 30 seconds
- Exhale — 15 seconds
This protocol is designed for experienced practitioners.
If you’re new, start small — the breath retention should always be twice as long as the inhale. For example:
- Inhale 5 seconds — hold 10 — exhale 5
- Inhale 7 — hold 14 — exhale 7
Begin with just 1–2 minutes and gradually build up to 24 minutes.
Important guidelines:
- Don’t practice right after eating
- Avoid if you have high blood pressure, heart conditions, or during pregnancy
- Always listen to your body — this is the key to any practice
What regular practice offers:
- Lasting inner calm
- A deeper connection with yourself
- The ability to enter meditative states more easily
Just try it today.
Even for one minute.
Inhale — hold — exhale.
And observe what shifts within.
Yoga isn’t only movement.
Sometimes, it’s simply breath.
And that’s how we learn to be truly present — here and now.
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