Pranayama (Equal Breathing)

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By Pauravi Parekh 

Equal Breathing also called as “ Sama Vritti”. In Sanskrit Sama means equal and vritti means rotation /flow. It means the equal duration of inhalation and exhalation, in this breathing technique we equalize the time of each breath we inhale and exhale. For e.g if we take 3 counts of inhaling then exhaling should be 3 counts.

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Garudasana (The Eagle Yoga Pose)

 

HOW TO DO:

  • Stand erect with feet together & hands at their respective sides at shoulder level opened widely palm facing down. Focus at one point.
  • Bend the knees gently to help secure the twist, without strain.
  • Lift the left leg and twist it at the hip joint and the knee, wrap it around the right leg.
  • Then take the left foot around the right ankle to lock the toes of the twisted left leg.
  • Once the body is secured, try to straighten the right leg, keeping the body straight.
  • Cross the arms( left arm below the right one) & twist the hands, at the elbow, wrap the left hand around the right arm and join the palm together.
  • Stay in the posture for a while till you are comfortable.
  • Gently release the toe and un-twist the leg and arms to assume the starting position.
  • Now repeat the above with the right leg.

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