Pranayama Flashcards
1
Q
Ujjayi
A
Throat breathing. Ocean Breath. Contracting the larynx slightly and coolness in the back palette. Useful for calming the mind.
2
Q
Puraka Pranayama
A
Emphasis on inhalation
3
Q
Pranayama
A
The practice to put emphasis on inhalations, exhalation, or retention of breath.
4
Q
Recaka Pranayama
A
Lengthened Exhalation while inhalation remains free.
5
Q
Kumbhaka Pranayama
A
Focus on breath retention. Hold breath after inhalation, after exhalation, or after both.
6
Q
Nadi Sodhana
A
Breathing though alternate nostrils, Lengthening both exhalation and inhalation.
7
Q
Sitali (シタリ)
A
Cooling Breath. Curl the tongue and inhale though it, close mouth and exhale though nose.
