Pranayama: Breathing

The practice of Pranayama, mindful control of the breath, is the single most important practice!

The benefits of pranayama to restoring wellness:

• Relaxes the body, stills the mind, and helps to reconnect with spirit
• Adaptability ~ anywhere, anytime: hospital beds, treatment rooms, Dr.’s appointment, surgical procedures, anxious periods of waiting for test results ~ all stages of illness or health and, it doesn’t cost anything!
• Dramatically increases absorption of oxygen and elimination of waste gases and carbon dioxide
• Deep diaphragmatic breathing rids the body of gaseous chemicals and brings up to seven more times more oxygen into the lungs
• Promotes lymph flow
• Improves circulation, promoting general health to the immune system
• Restores vitality, relaxing “wired” people while energizing tired people
• Empowers by giving a sense of being able to take part in you treatment
• Deliberate rate of respiration slows a racing heart, sending oxygen to every muscle fiber and organ
• Increases the ability to concentrate, to listen neutrally without rushing to judgment or fear
• Supports the process of receiving information in a more balanced, thoughtful way