An Indian Art

Surya Bhedana Pranayama - Single Nostril Breath(soor-yah beh-DAH-na)surya = sunbhedana = piercing(chahn-drah)chandra = moonStep by Step1) Our right nostril is energetically associated with our body's heating energy, symbolized by the "Sun" and the syllable...

Simhasana - Lion Pose(sim-HAHS-anna)simha = lionStep by Step1) Kneel on the floor and cross the front of the right ankle over the back of the left. The feet will point out to the sides. Sit back so the perineum snuggles down onto the on the top (right)...

Mrigi Mudra - Deer Seal(m-RIG-ee moo-drah)mrigi = deermudra = sealStep by Step1) Ball your right hand into a fist. Press your index and middle fingers into the mound (or base) of your thumb, so they're held firmly in their curled position. (This mudra...

Ujjayi Pranayama - Conqueror Breath(oo-jy [rhymes with "pie"]-ee)ujjayi = to conquer, to be victoriousStep by Step1) Ujjayi is especially known for the soft hissing sound the breather makes by directing her inhales and exhales over the back of her throat....

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama - Channel Cleaning Breath(nah-dee show-DAH-nah)nadi = channelshodhana = cleaning, purifyingStep by Step1) Sit in a comfortable asana and make Mrigi Mudra. Beginning pranayama students may have some difficulty holding their raised...