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Pranayama

Waking up, feeling energy, openness, clear breath and a calm mind. I have found over the years that a routine, a practice of pranayama and meditation helps me prepare for the day ahead and be able to move through this world without feeling the weight from outside stress. Start by setting some time aside every morning to focus on you, on waking and entering into this space in a calm open breath.  What is pranayama? Simply, paranayam is a breathing practice, in this you open the airway allowing for a clear mind, stronger energy and a balance of the spirit with an opening of the third eye.Their are many different kinds of pranayama, try a few and find one that fits your needs, your routine your body - mind. For me I have found the Mrigi Mudra( deer-seal ) breathing to connect for me, it was also one of the first techniques I had learned when I started out in Ayurveda. Mrigi Mudra: it is an alternating breath pattern. Sitting comfortably, bringing the right hand into a relaxe...