How vast is our breath! When I was experiencing the limited ability to take a full breath because of my recent experience of bronchitis… at least the doctor said I had an “-itis” he said it was bronchitis. “-itis is a disease associated with inflammation” My annoying cough led me to find out from the doctor just what I didn’t…
Tag: Breathing
Martyn Jackson on Pranayama Practice
In 1981 I was introduced to Pranayama practice in Martyn Jackson’s teachers course. We practiced pranayama for one hour every morning before asana practice. This practice created the greatest shift in my own asana practice. Shelley Piser: You say often that Pranayama, is the most important part of your practice. Martyn Jackson: I feel so. If I can get you…
THE INTELLIGENCE OF BREATH
Breathing is the action of merging with life. When you think about something or someone that you love. When you are with that person or enjoying an experience that you love, you can take in a very big breath. You can also exhale in a way that brings total relaxation to your body and to your mind. All things that we…