“Stomach. Stomach. Stomach. Compression of the abdominal wall. Compression of the abdominal muscle.” These “instructions” are part of Pranayama Deep Breathing, which begins the hot yoga (26+2) series. What are some of the “claimed benefits?” Breathing like this (i) expands the lungs to their full capacity, (ii) promotes mental relaxation, (iii) helps reduce high blood pressure, (iv) increases detoxification in the body and organs, (iv) helps with sleep disorders, (v) decreases anxiety and irritability, (vi) stimulates blood circulation, and (vii) brings fresh oxygenated blood to every cell of the body, and prevents respiratory problems such as bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, and shortness of breath. Have you “checked out” your breathing lately? Breathing practices are “purification” practices in addition to being concentration” ones.
What’s on Jerome’s Mind @75: Mind/Body/Spirit/Shadow Sharing The Ineffable Wisdom of My Heart.
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