The 3-Part Breath and Ujjayi Breathing

Beginner I
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Our breathing is a natural place to begin when learning how to activate and strengthen the core. Our breath affects how much tension we hold in our bodies, how calm or active our nervous system is and how we use the power that is within us. In this class, the first of a series of three on core stability, David teaches you two breathing techniques that you may use in all of your future classes. The second class in this series is Integrating the Breath and the Bandhas and the third class is Finding Stability In All Poses. You can also find all three together in our program Establish Your Core Stability and Strength and on our Yoga for Beginners page.

Looking for more of a challenge? Check out the 14-Day Intermediate Challenge here.

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Sleep/Relaxation
  • Stress/Anxiety
  • Vigorous/Energy

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Pranayama Yoga
  • Yoga for Back Care
Mamacita204
August 20, 2017
Comment:

Not brand new to yoga, but coming back again. This practice was such a great grounding way to begin. Thank you
Namaste

bcun20
August 14, 2017
Comment:

Hi David, great video. Do you have a preference for the exhale and whether it begins at the collar bones and moves down, opposite to the inhale or the same way as the inhale, release from abdoman, rib, collar bones? I have read it done both ways but I noticed that there was no mention here.

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
August 15, 2017
Comment:

Thanks! I don't find that there's a reason to do it one way over the other. The more important aspect to focus on is clearing the air completely and that can be done either way.

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bcun20
August 15, 2017
Comment:

Super stoked with your quick reply thanks David. I have just found Do Yoga With Me and very impressed thus far. I really like your response and think I will join you on that. As you say what matters is that there is a full clearing of the air completely. I am presently doing my teacher training and can't wait to start teaching for real. Hopefully I can find something likeDYWM to be part of in Australia. Pranayama and yoga nidra are my passion so trying to experience as many different thoughts/ideas as I can.