breathing in asanas

jay · 01-30-2007, 05:10 PM

i have been doing just asanas for a couple of months now. i havent taken any yoga classes as of yet and i was wondering if there is a certain way you are supposed to breathe while in poses( if you are supposed to hold breath, inhale or exhale a certain way).

i have also read that practicing pranyama can be dangerous without it being taught properley and was wondering how accurate that is. are there any basic breathing/pranyama excersises that i can do without the help of a teacher, that will help me deepen and add to my practice.

thank you

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01-30-2007, 05:10 PM	#1
jay Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new york Posts: 1	i have been doing just asanas for a couple of months now. i havent taken any yoga classes as of yet and i was wondering if there is a certain way you are supposed to breathe while in poses( if you are supposed to hold breath, inhale or exhale a certain way). i have also read that practicing pranyama can be dangerous without it being taught properley and was wondering how accurate that is. are there any basic breathing/pranyama excersises that i can do without the help of a teacher, that will help me deepen and add to my practice. thank you