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From: https://www.yogateket.com/yoga-program/pranayama-level-1Pranayama Program Level 1Pranayama is a profound practice. It has a whole host of health benefits and is probably one of the most effective tools there is for holistic health. It works primarily on the nervous system, and through that, it has an influence on pretty much every other system in the body. It can improve your digestion, give you a slower and more even heartbeat, bring greater mental calm, give you more energy, help you deal with the effects of stress, improve your cardiovascular fitness, improve the health of all your organs and much more.
Pranayama needs regular practice and commitment to start being internalized and genuinely felt. This eight-week program is the perfect place to begin your relationship with pranayama. Helping you develop a regular practice and introducing different techniques at the appropriate times. There is a new class for each week. Ideally, you would do this class every day of the week, but indeed as many days as you can. There is also an introductory video for the start of each week, where we will go over new techniques and themes.Week 1 – Diaphragmatic or belly breathing and on using a double length exhale.Week 2 – Nadi Shodana (alternate nostril breathing)Week 3 – Uddiyana bandha kriya and Kapalabhati Week 4 – Agni Sara, Sitali, and UjjayiWeek 5 – Simha mudra, Jivha bandha, and Brahma mudraWeek 6 – Refining Bandhas (Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha)Week 7 – Traditional practice set upWeek 8 – Surya Bhedana – Sun channel activation