Over the next couple of weeks I will be exploring different kinds of yoga breathing techniques (called Pranayama) and some methods of meditation.
Pranayama is mostly understood as the development of ‘life energy’. ‘Prana’ is variously defined as breath, respiration, wind, life force, energy, strength and the invisible or hidden energy in the atmospheric air. The starting point for any physical yoga practice is always the breath. This focus on breathing is what separates yoga from other forms of exercise.
For now, I’ll take you through a short meditation that can be practised for five minutes or more every day and is suitable for all, but especially anyone experiencing negative emotions. Even if you’re not a great believer in the possibility of energy being sent out to others and to the environment, this meditation’s ability to benefit your own psyche and wellbeing has been well documented. (More)
Source: Tha Mayo News
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