Some tips for setting up a Pranayama routine :

Breathe well, to live well. In two words, Prana meaning energy and Ayama which means vitality. This is what Prânâyâma promises us. Thanks to its breathing exercises, this method is essential, in yoga, to circulate Prana energy throughout the body. As a result, a body, mind and spirit in full health. The art of breathing is also a true art of living that can be integrated into your daily life for benefits throughout the day. Practice your Prânâyâma routine , especially at home.

The right time for your Pranayama routine you will choose:

In reality, there is no best time. Or the best time is yours. But, my advice, when you want to start in Pranayama , is to do your routine in the morning when you get up and/or in the evening outside of digestion hours. The key word, be regular and always practice at the same time.

Why in the morning, you might ask? Quite simply, to relax, fill up on vitality and help you face the day on the right foot. The little extra is this feeling of being more confident and more inclined to be in the present moment. It's great, you'll see! In the evening, the Prânâyâma breathing is a way to prepare your body and mind to sleep like a baby.

For the best place for Pranayama exercises you will choose:

To practice Pranayama, settle down in a quiet and comfortable place at home, where no one can disturb you. This is a moment for you alone, so enjoy it! But the most important thing is to take care to turn off all new technologies around you: I'm talking especially about this box that serves as your telephone.

In the correct position for Pranayama you will place yourself:

To perform the Pranayama exercises , choose the lotus position, sitting cross-legged or on your heels with a straight torso. Your back, head and neck are in the same alignment. But what to do with your arms? Simply place your hands on your knees. Your eyes are closed for better relaxation.

To have the right conditions for the Pranayama routine you will decide:

A good Pranayama practice cannot be done in the best circumstances if you do not feel comfortable and something bothers you. Your mind will already be fixated on negative thoughts, so you should not add to them. For example, do not forget to blow your nose if you have a cold, but also, less glamorous, to empty your intestines and bladder.

And finally, how to practice Pranayama ?

I will present you a Pranayama routine , but you can invent it yourself, because the main thing is that you feel comfortable in your breathing exercises .

- Begin the Prânâyâma practice with 2 minutes of Ujjayi breathing which helps to relax the body and mind,

- Then, perform 30 to 40 Kapalabhati or so-called “cleaning” breaths in order to purify the respiratory system,

- Start again with 2 minutes of Ujjayi,

- 5 cycles of alternate breathing Pranayama will follow,

- Again, 2 minutes from our dear friend Ujjayi,

- Finally, practice Bhramari for 5 to 10 exhalations performed with the vibration ''mmm''.

To learn more about the importance of breathing in yoga , feel free to read the article.

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