Morning pranayama and meditation. Beginning with gentle vinyasas to open the breathing structures, nadi shodhana to center the heart/mind and dharana on OM. Life-long yoga
This practice begins with seated asana to relax the hips, kapalabhati kriya to clear the bronchial, 25 pranayamas (ujjayi and viloma ujjayi) with antar and bahya kumbhaka and ends with dharana on OM. Exercise caution in the retention- the breath should remain comfortable and the body receptive.
Learn the practice of Ṣanmukhīmudrā (Shan-mukhii-mudraa). This pratyahara technique is used before meditation to calm the mind and bring the senses inward.
This 20 minute guided relaxation for peace and stillness is practiced in a comfortable reclining position. A wonderful technique to calm a busy mind and allow for a state of tender and alert awareness.
