Pranayama
Pranayama focuses on controlling and directing the breath to enhance vitality and mental clarity. By engaging in specific techniques, practitioners can calm their minds, boost energy, and maintain inner balance.
Key Techniques:
- Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing): This practice balances the nervous system, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.
- Kapalabhati (Cleansing Breath): A powerful breathing technique that detoxifies the lungs, enhances oxygen flow, and stimulates the mind.
Regular practice of Pranayama helps manage emotions, sharpen focus, and support a healthier, more mindful lifestyle.
Shatkarma
Shatkarma refers to six traditional yogic purification techniques that cleanse the body, enhancing physical health and preparing the practitioner for deeper yoga practices. These methods focus on eliminating toxins and creating harmony within.
The Six Purification Techniques:
- Dhauti: Cleansing the stomach using a cloth, aiding digestion and detoxification.
- Basti: Purification of the lower abdomen, supporting colon health.
- Neti: Nasal cleansing to clear the sinuses and improve breathing.
- Trataka: Gazing steadily until the eyes water, enhancing concentration and vision.
- Nauli: Rotating the abdominal muscles to improve digestion and strengthen the core.
- Kapalabhati: A dynamic cleansing breath that detoxifies and energizes the body.
Together, Shatkarma techniques create a clean, balanced internal environment, fostering health and readiness for advanced yogic practices.