How To Triangle Breathe (Pranayama)

In this practice

Key teachings

• Mindful breath control
• Regulation of the nervous system
• Achieving mental balance

Ideal for

• Beginners to pranayama
• Individuals seeking stress relief
• Anyone desiring mental clarity and calm

Lesson

Instructions

On a practical level, yoga breathing exercises allow you to take control over your normally automatic pattern of breathing. This triangle breathing practice helps to soothe, calm, and balance your autonomic nervous system in a matter of minutes.

Try this for 10 rounds total. How do you feel?

Steps

• Triangle Breathing (Sama Vritti Pranayama)
• Breath retention (Kumbhaka)
• Controlled exhalation

Benefits

• Soothes and calms the mind
• Balances the autonomic nervous system
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves focus and concentration