Pranayama Flashcards
1
Q
Samavritti
Sama Vritti
A
Same fluctuation
Inhale and exhale are of equal length, texture, and phrasing
Used in Vinyasa or movement with breath
2
Q
Vi-samavritti
Vi Sama Vritti
A
Special Same Action
Exhale longer than inhale
Calming
Done in holding poses.
3
Q
Viloma
Vi Loma
A
Against the natural order
Inhale and exhale are interrupted
4
Q
Viloma Stage 1
A
Inhale 1/3 pause Inhale another 1/3 pause Inhale final 1/3 pause Repeat until lungs are completely full
Exhale slowly and deeply
Up to 10 min
5
Q
Viloma Stage 2
A
Exhale 1/3 pause Exhale another 1/3 pause Exhale final 1/3 pause Repeat until lungs are completely empty
Inhale slowly and deeply
Up to 10 min
6
Q
Viloma Stage 3
A
Inhale 1/3 pause Inhale another 1/3 pause Inhale final 1/3 pause Repeat until lungs are completely empty
Exhale 1/3 pause Exhale another 1/3 pause Exhale final 1/3 pause Repeat until lungs are completely empty
Up to 10 min
