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Darth Vader and Yoga: A Connection Through Breath
Yoga is all about connecting your breath with your movements.
It's called ujjayi pranayama (pronounced oo-jai pra-na-ya-ma). Some instructors call it "ocean breath," "victorious breath," or "Darth Vader breath."
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Yoga Explained: Bandhas
If you go to a yoga class, the instructor might mention your bandhas, so I thought you might want to know what and where they are.
Bandha is a Sanskrit word meaning "lock," "seal," or "bind." There are 3 bandhas, and they are basically muscular contractions that help you to breathe, focus on your awareness, keep your body strong, and give you a sense of lightness as you move through postures.
Class Act: Ashtanga Yoga's Primary Series
When you go to an Ashtanga Yoga class for the first time, you'll probably be learning Primary Series. In Sanskrit it is known as "Yoga Chikitsa" which means Yoga Therapy. Its purpose is to re-align the spine, detoxify the body, build strength, and increase flexibility.
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