The breathing practices outlined and detailed below offer a yoga practice for those wishing to get acquainted with Breathwork.
This Breathwork takes the natural breathing process to a new level
creating the use of dormant mental and physical capabilities not normally available.
Try for yourself to see if they may be of benefit to you.

Breathwork ~ also known as Pranayama	Benefits	Technique
Yogic Deep Breathing	Brings Clarity and calmness. Increases VO2 by facilitating oxygen transport to the entire body.	Audio technique
Nadi Shodhana ~ Alternate Nostril Breathing	Removes minor blockages, calming and balancing	Audio technique
Nadi Shodhana Technique 2 Ratio 1-1~ Alternate Nostril Breathing	Helps with respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Ensures that the whole body is nourished by an extra supply of oxygen. Carbon dioxide is efficiently expelled and the blood is purified of toxins. The brain centers are stimulated to work nearer to their optimum capacity. Induces tranquility, clarity of thought and concentration. Increases vitality and lowers levels of stress.	Audio technique
Nadi Shodhana Technique 2 Ratio 1-2~ Alternate Nostril Breathing	Profound relaxation. Heartbeat and pulse rate slow, blood pressure drops.	Audio technique
Nadi Shodhana with Antar Kumbhaka Technique 3 Stage 5 Ratio 1:4:2 ~ Alternate Nostril Breathing with inner breath retention	Profound psychological effects in preparation for meditation. Not suitable for women in the later half of pregnancy. Not recommended for persons with heart problems, high blood pressure, emphysema or any major disorders.	Audio technique
Sheetali Pranayama	Cools the body. Coold and reduces mental and emotional excitation. Induces muscular relaxation, mental tranquility and may be used as a tranquilizer before sleep. Gives contrl over hunger, thirst and generates a feeling of satisfaction. Contraindication: People suffering from low blood pressure or respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis and excessive mucous should not practice this pranayama. Those with heart disease should practice without breath retention. Also if you have chronic constipation , you should avoid this pranayama.	Audio technique
Sheetkari Pranayama	Cools the body. Coold and reduces mental and emotional excitation. Induces muscular relaxation, mental tranquility and may be used as a tranquilizer before sleep. Gives contrl over hunger, thirst and generates a feeling of satisfaction. Contraindication: sensitive teeth, missing teeth, or dentures should practice Sheetali.	Audio technique
Bhramari Pranayama	Relieves stress and cerebral tension. Allieviates anger, anxiety, insomnia, Improves voice. Creates a soothing effect on the mind	Audio technique
Ujjayi Pranayama	Tranquillizer and heating effect. Relieves insomnia. Slows down heart rate and helps with high blood pressure.	Audio technique
Bhastrika Pranayama	Burns up/ flushes out toxins. Helpful during labor. Stimulates metabolic rate. Produces heat, tones the digestive system. reduces carbon dioxide in the lungs, allieviates throat inflamation. Good preparation for meditation. Note: Should not be practiced by those with high blood pressure	Audio technique
Bhastrika Pranayama technique 4 with Bahir Kumbhaka	Improves concentration and clarity of thought. Raises energy and increases vitality. May burn thru Karma.	Audio technique
Kapalbhati Pranayama	Cleanses the lungs. Tones digestive system, balances the nervous system. Removes sleepiness. Note: Should not be practiced by those with high blood pressure, heart disease, vertigo, stoke, hernia or gastric ulcer. Not recommended during pregnancy.	Audio technique
Moorchha Pranayama	Excellent preparation for meditation. Cuts distractions from the outside world. Alleviates tension, anxiety, anger and neuroses. Note: Should not be practiced by those with high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, brain disorders Discontinue if faiting sensations are felt. Swooning not unconciousness.	Audio technique
Surya Bheda Pranayama	Creates heat and counteracts imbalances. Allieviates depression and increases extroversion. Recommended if you are lethargic. Note: Should not be practiced by those with heart disease, epilepsy, hyperthyroid, anxiety, acidity or peptic ulcer.	Audio technique
Become a pranalogist! Learn and practice all of the Pranayamas listed above and share the benefits to those in need.	For personal training contact ~ Yoga in State College either online or by phone at 610-780-9821. Doug or Gretchen will be happy to assist in your training. We recomend a minimum of 60 hours supervised pracrtice.	More details