|
![AYP Public Forum AYP Public Forum](../images/aum2a.jpg) |
|
Author |
Topic ![Next Topic Next Topic](icon_go_right.gif) |
|
boris
Norway
68 Posts |
|
maheswari
Lebanon
2516 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 03:03:00 AM
|
hi Boris![](icon_smile.gif) in AYP breath of fire (kapalabathi)is not practiced...it is better not to mix .... personally in the past i have done it for years...it should be done after asanas...( in raja yoga asanas is done then pranayama ...this is the order)...and only as a separate practice not during holding the postures...you may try that if u want but watch out for overloading ... all the best![](icon_smile.gif) |
![Go to Top of Page Go to Top of Page](icon_go_up.gif) |
|
marcplatters
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 1:54:35 PM
|
I think this might help you out. Breath of Fire is rapid, rhythmic and continuous. We sat up straight and put your hands in prayer position, palm to palm, eyes narrowed, we look and the concentration at the eyebrows.
Inhalation and exhalation is done through the nostrils, without pause between them. It should prompt the air from the navel and solar plexus. To clear the air we must forcefully bringing the navel and solar plexus to the spine, contracting the diaphragm rapidly.
To breathe naturally relax the upper abdominal muscles, diaphragm downward and the air goes smoothly. |
![Go to Top of Page Go to Top of Page](icon_go_up.gif) |
|
maheswari
Lebanon
2516 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 2:51:42 PM
|
actually no....the posture is seated... the wrists are resting on the knees ... the index and thumb are in Chin Mudra(index to middle of thumb) keeping the other fingers relaxed...the eyes are closed and no concentration is used during the pumpings.... during breath retention one may focus between the eyebrows. .. quote: Inhalation and exhalation is done through the nostrils, without pause between them. It should prompt the air from the navel and solar plexus. To clear the air we must forcefully bringing the navel and solar plexus to the spine, contracting the diaphragm rapidly
good description![](icon_smile.gif) |
![Go to Top of Page Go to Top of Page](icon_go_up.gif) |
|
HathaTeacher
Sweden
382 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 02:30:27 AM
|
The YouTube video above shows Bhastrika for the most part, FYI. |
![Go to Top of Page Go to Top of Page](icon_go_up.gif) |
|
|
Topic ![Next Topic Next Topic](icon_go_right.gif) |
|
|
|
AYP Public Forum |
© Contributing Authors (opinions and advice belong to the respective authors) |
![Go To Top Of Page Go To Top Of Page](icon_go_up.gif) |
|
|
|