Pranayama Subjects
P-02 Pranayama Setups
BKS Iyengar writes: 'Bad posture, an ill-shaped or caved-in chest, obesity, emotional disorders, various lung troubles, smoking and uneven use of the respiratory muscles, lead to improper breathing, below one's capacity. We are aware of the discomfort and disability which then arises. Many subtle changes take place in our body as a result of poor breathing and bad posture, leading to heavy breathing, inadequate pulmonary function and aggravation of heart disease. Pranayama can help to prevent these disorders and help to check or cure them, so that one can live fully and well.’
P-05. Bhramari
'Bhramara means a large black bumble-bee and this pranayama is so called because during exhalation a soft humming sound like that of a bumble-bee is made. The best time to perform it is in the silence and quiet of the night'
P-06. Art of sitting
This 4 week subject examines the art of sitting for Pranayama through objective knowledge and subjective experience. You engage with the material from our lineage: a series of videos extracted from Geeta Iyengar's conventions, the writings of BKS Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar, Prashant Iyengar, and practice videos and audios from our teachers.
PPR-00 Pranayama. On the mat
This free subject provides and introduction to Pranayama and an experience of Yoga Vidya subjects. It is presented in the Learn/ study/ practice modes where a student can gain basic techniques, expand their understanding through articles, book extracts, video and audio clips and apply these within practice. Access is for 1 month and the subject can be enrolled more than once.
PPR-01 Pranayama Practice Resources Unit 1
This 10 week subject is for experienced students wishing to establish a weekly practice of pranayama. Its focus is on providing a guided 45 minute audio class along with class notes. Classes can be repeated. Unit 1 has a focus on Ujjayi, Bhramari, Viloma, Kumbhaka, Anguli Mudra
PPR-02 Pranayama Practice Resources Unit 2
This 10 week subject is for experienced students wishing to establish a weekly practice of pranayama. Its focus is on providing a guided 45 minute audio class along with class notes. Classes can be repeated. Unit 2 has a focus on Anguli Mudra, Anuloma, Pratiloma, Nadi Sodhana