People often think Pranayama (Yogic breathing) is easy enough to do, but it requires that we follow instructions, exactly. For example: If your Yoga teacher, or Ayurvedic doctor, recommends a total of four minutes per day of Kapalabhati Pranayama practice, you should do no more, or less.
Many people think they should do more Pranayama practice and their health will improve faster. Treat Pranayama just like medicine and you will obtain the best results. Usually, you cannot take medicine one time and expect miraculous results.
So, why do some people practice Pranayama once in a "blue moon" and expect miracles? The reason is a belief in expensive pills, but a lack of faith in "free air." If you pay more for something, it should be of more value than something free - right?
The best things for your nutrition are free air and water, but many people have more faith in expensive prescriptions and "over the counter" health products. Never make the mistake of taking your breath for granted. Without air, we do not last long, so air is the most vital food of all.
Many people make the claim" "I know how to breathe." Do most people really know how to breathe "correctly?" With so many people being short of breath, due to incorrect breathing, stress, anxiety, and panic attack, most people have demonstrated that they do not know how to breathe correctly.
Pranayama is supervised breathing, in a specific pattern, for a specific reason. Many people are surprised at how good they feel after practicing Pranayama on a daily basis. If you start today, there is a strong possibility you will breathe your problems away.
© Copyright 2007 - Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of Yoga Teacher Training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. riyoga.com riyoga.com
He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive a Free Yoga e-Book: "Yoga in Practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
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