Conscious Breathing

TOGETHER WITH:

Happy

In Today's Email:

• Conscious Breathing: Energize your body…

• Crystal Of The Day: See below…

• Thought of the day: Discover below...

IMAGE OF THE DAY

TODAY'S LEARNING
Conscious Breathing

According to a well-known saying from Sanskrit, "For breath is life, and if you breathe well, you will live long on Earth." We breathe 17,000–30,000 times a day, but because it comes so naturally, we probably wouldn't be aware of it.

However, when we practice yoga, the breath is a crucial aspect of our routine, and we are encouraged to pay attention to the physiological process that keeps us alive. Whether used alone or in conjunction with asanas, conscious breathing helps us to connect with our inner energy and has numerous great effects on our body, mind, and soul.

Examples of Breathing Methods

To help purify the mind and body and support our practice, there are a number of exercises, asanas, and pranayama techniques that can be performed on their own or in conjunction with asanas. The next time you lay down your yoga mat, try integrating these easy strategies.

Exhaling: Some of the most popular forward bending asanas, such as Uttanasana (standing front bend) and adho mukha svanasana (downward-facing dog posture), are excellent opportunities to cleanse the body by exhaling carbon dioxide from the lungs. Exhaling deeply helps the torso become more compact, and it can also help you deepen your front folds.

Inhaling: Heart-opening asanas, such dhanurasana (bow pose) or ustrasana (camel pose), open the chest to create more space for the lungs to fill with oxygen. We typically feel more energised following a sequence of heart-opening postures that include deep inhalations. To concentrate more on the breath, these postures can be practiced alone or as an addition to a longer practice.

Kapalabhati Breathing: Pranayama techniques, such as kapalabhati (skull shining breath), are typically practiced sitting on the floor with an erect spine. A quick breathing method called kapalabhati aids in expelling stagnant air from the lungs. Like blowing out a candle, the mouth expels short, quick breaths through a small opening in the mouth while the belly snaps inward toward the navel. Try ending your practice with this revitalizing breathing technique if you're feeling low on energy; you'll feel genuinely rejuvenated.

DEAL OF THE DAY
GET RID OF STRESS AND ANXIETY TODAY…

Limited Time: This deal expires in 40 hours.

Today's Deal: Get 95% Off- The Ultimate Stress Relief & Anti-Anxiety Bundle

About: Modern times are stressful - and it's killing us. Unfortunately, we can't avoid the things that stress us out, but we can change how we respond to them.

Stress is, unfortunately, a natural part of life - especially in our busy and hectic modern times. But you don't have to let it get in the way of your health and happiness. Studies show that the key to coping with stress is simpler than you think - it's all about how you respond to the situations and things that stress you out or threaten to overwhelm you.

This bundle offers powerful, comprehensive tools based in mindfulness, neuroscience, and positive psychology to help you put a stop to unhealthy responses to stress - such as avoidance, tunnel vision, negative thinking, self-criticism, fixed mindset, and fear. Instead, you'll discover unique exercises that provide a recipe for resilience, empowering you to master your emotional responses, overcome negative thinking, and create a more tolerant, stress-proof brain.

TOGETHER WITH ZBIOTICS
Feeling horrible is, well, horrible

No need to feel horrible, especially after a night of drinking. That’s because of ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink: a tiny bottle that packs a huge performance punch.

Here’s how it works: when you drink, alcohol produces acetaldehyde, which is not your friend in the morning. But, when you have a ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic before your first adult beverage, it breaks down the acetaldehyde while you drink. And that means you can have fun without paying for it later.

*Please support our sponsors. They help keep Karma Gaia free!

CRYSTAL OF THE DAY

POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY

Ancient California Redwoods Defy Scientists’ Expectations and Sprout New Shoots From Blackened Trunks…

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Sometimes, the Universe will ask you to be patient, not because it’s punishing you but because it’s protecting you from certain energies and preparing you for the next stage. Trust the timing of your life- have faith in the process. There is a divine order to this.

MEME