Pranayama: the art of mastering your breath, your life force, your essence
Breathwork or Pranayama is a practice that involves control and regulation of the breath through specific techniques. The word "pranayama" is derived from Sanskrit, where "prana" means "life force" or "vital energy," and "ayama" means "expansion" or "control".
The breath, the body and the mind are very closely linked. An action or change in one brings about a change in the others. By developing control of your breath you can rejuvenate and revitalise your body, balance your emotions and crate a clear thinking mind. Prananayama practice is about controlling the breath to produce different physical, emotional and mental effects and benefits.
Breathwork is scientifically proven to:
Reduce stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system
Improve focus, concentration, and cognitive function
Promote mental clarity and reduce mental fatigue
Help manage emotions and promote emotional stability
Enhance mood and can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety
Improve lung capacity and respiratory efficiency
Aid in detoxification by increasing oxygen supply and expelling carbon dioxide
Enhance cardiovascular health by regulating blood pressure and heart rate