Viloma means “against the grain.” Because when you practice it, that’s exactly what you’re doing, gently reversing the natural flow of your breath. In Viloma pranayama, the inhale or exhale is interrupted by brief, deliberate pauses. And it's in those pauses known as "kumbhaka" that something subtle happens. The breath stills…and the mind becomes one-pointed, fully aware that you are holding the breath and aware of nothing else. Viloma is a great introduction to developing awareness and control of the flow of breath. Through regular practice, your breath capacity will also increase. . . . . #pranayama #viloma #breathingpractices #kumbhaka #breathing #yogaacademy #yoganorthamerica #biharschoolofyoga #satyanandayoga #yogacommunity #yogamomenttomoment (fb)

Join Samatamurti every Sunday from 10–11am ET (via Zoom) for a nourishing Hatha Yoga class. Each session includes mantra chanting (11 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya and Gayatri mantras), gentle yet effective asanas from the Pawanmuktasana series, Surya Namaskar, and selected postures to enhance strength and flexibility. The class offers calming pranayama (yogic breathing and Nadi Shodhana), a guided deep relaxation (Shavasana or Yoga Nidra), and concludes with Om chanting and Shanti Path. All are welcome to attend. For full details please use the following link: https://www.yogaacademyna.org/onlineyogaclass . . . #yoganorthamerica #biharschoolofyoga #satyanandayoga #yogaclasses #sundayyoga (fb)