Breath - Pranayama
The breath is a fundamental tool for the Kundalini Yoga student during a yoga class Dorset. Mastery of the breath is a foundation for:
- Promoting health and vitality.
- Opening the range and creativity of the emotions.
- Developing concentration.
- Promoting a feeling of connectedness.
Breath awareness begins with recognising the breath as both the gross physical breath, as well as the subtle life force of the body and mind called prana.
A Kundalini Yogi examines and breaks the habit to ignore the breath. Think of the breath in broader terms than simply respiration. Consider that the breath and its movements are connected to the movements of all the emotions and thoughts.
The breath and the Word are in intimate relationship. They form the platform from which all things begin, and they shape the form and direction of one's life. They govern our communications and our relationships with ourselves and others. If we can consciously harness the pattern-forming abilities of the breath and sound, we can creatively direct our lives and potentials.
Pranayama is energy management. The Kundalini Yogi employs a wide range of pranayam techniques, using the rhythm and depth of the breath to effect and manage different energy states of health, consciousness, and emotion.
The mind follows the breath. They key to controlling the mind is in controlling the breath.
