Pranayama is the science of controlled, conscious expansion of Prana, the vital life force that is the catalyst in all our activities. Pranayama is of vital importance in the Yoga Sadhana or Yogic discipline of any sincere practitioner trying to achieve the highest state of Cosmic Union. This presentation explores the depths of Pranayana with emphasis on the Eight Classical Pranayamas (Ashta Kumbhaka) and the visualization practices such as Mandala Pranayama, Chkra Pranayama and Anuloma Viloma Prakriya. Sukha Purvaka and Savitri Pranayamas that are hallmarks of the Gitananda Yoga Tradition are detailed. Unless the mind is controlled, the higher aspects of Yoga are not possible and the best way to control the mind is by the regular, dedicated and determined practice of Pranayama with awareness and consciousness.
Introduction to Pranayama | 1 | |
Classification of Pranayama | 2 | |
Phases of Pranayama | 3 | |
Use of ratios in Pranayama | 4 | |
Aprakasha Bindu and Mudra | 6 | |
Ashta Kumbhakas of Hatha Yoga: | 7 | |
Surya Bhedana, Ujjayi, Sitkari, Sheetali, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Murcha, Plavini | ||
Kevala Kumbhaka | 8 | |
Sukha Purvaka Pranayama: | 9 | |
Sukha Pranayama, Loma Pranayama, Viloma Pranayama, Sukha Purvaka Pranayama | ||
Savitri Pranayama | 10 | |
Pranayamas for Psycho-Physiological harmony: Nasarga Mukha Bhastrika, Bhramari Pranayama, Kavi Pranayama | ||
Pranava Pranayama | 12 | |
Prana Kriya | 13 | |
Mandala Pranayamas: | ||
Prithvi Mandala Pranayama, Apas Mandala Pranayama, Tejas Mandala Pranayama, Vayu Mandala Pranayama, Akash Mandala Pranayama, Manas Mandala Pranayama | ||
Chakra Pranayama | 15 | |
Anuloma Viloma Kriya | 16 |
Title - Advanced Pranayamas
Language - English
Subtitle - English
Running Length - 1 hr 24 mins
Audio - Sterio Dolby Digital
Regions - NTSC All Regions
Catalogue Number - 10149