The bandhas can be understood as a multilayered concept including physical, energetic, metaphorical aspects and as an object of meditation.| Yoganatomy
Recent research evaluated the effects of two pranayama techniques. Researchers found the pranayama techniques did not cool the body.| Yoganatomy
Learn how yoga is different from meditation. Developing steady concentration in our yoga asana practice is the foundation for meditation.| Yoganatomy
Pranayama affects our physiology in many positive ways. Learn how yogic breathing practices may affect us from this recent research study.| Yoganatomy
Our breathing technique in Ashtanga may sometimes increase our sympathetic response in the short term, but ideally, we work towards balance.| Yoganatomy
Most practitioners were aware of their breathing in Ashtanga for at least half of their practice time. That increased with years of practice.| Yoganatomy
Drishti practice incorporates focusing your external gaze on a fixed point with the intention of also holding your mental focus on that point.| Yoganatomy