Slow, controlled breathing is a simple, free tool that can help bring down blood pressure by calming the nervous system and improving how the heart and blood vessels function. High blood pressure (hypertension) affects nearly half of U.S. adults and significantly raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Breathing exercises are not a replacement … Read more
Imagine a moment when your mind is racing and the world feels heavy. Alternate nostril breathing can be a lifeline, bringing calm and balance. This ancient yogic technique, known as nadi shodhana pranayama, is simple yet powerful for the mind and body. I first tried alternate nostril breathing during a busy time in my life. … Read more
Did you know Equal Breathing, or Sama Vritti, can lower cortisol levels quickly? This simple method is great for stress relief and better well-being. A 2020 study found it’s beneficial for people with chronic illnesses like COPD and cancer. Equal Breathing means breathing in and out for the same amount of time. It’s easy to … Read more
Embryonic breathing, known in Daoist tradition as Taixi (胎息), is not a single breathing technique but a category of practices and experiences described across early and later Daoist literature. The term literally means “fetal respiration” and refers to ways of breathing or states of being in which respiration no longer relies primarily on ordinary nasal … Read more
Did you know that around 90% of people who practice deep breathing feel relaxed in minutes? A 2018 review found that slow, deep breathing can help with depression and anxiety. It can also help with insomnia. You can start the Pranadan System course today. It helps you build a daily breathing habit to calm your … Read more
Did you know we breathe over 20,000 times a day? Yet most of us use only a small part of our lung capacity. By mastering deep breathing, such as diaphragmatic breathing, you can unlock your lungs’ full potential. This can lead to many health benefits, such as less stress and anxiety, and better relaxation and … Read more
Did you know we take over 20,000 breaths a day? Yet, most of us breathe without even thinking about it. By using the breath focus technique, you can find calm and clarity right under your nose. Breath focus technique, or mindful breathing, is a simple yet powerful way to reduce stress and relax. It involves … Read more
Tantric breathing is far more than a simple relaxation technique; it is an ancient yogic practice rooted in tantra that bridges the physical and spiritual realms, awakening dormant energy and facilitating profound transformation. At its core, tantra is a system of yoga that embraces all aspects of existence: feminine and masculine, light and shadow, with … Read more
Triangle breathing is a powerful yet accessible breathwork technique that harnesses the natural geometry of breath to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and restore balance to both body and mind. This ancient practice, rooted in yogic pranayama traditions, has gained modern recognition for its remarkable ability to help people manage anxiety, normalize blood pressure, … Read more
Tibetan Buddhist breathing practices are among the most profound and transformative techniques in the spiritual tradition. These ancient methods combine breath control with visualization, meditation, and energetic work to develop spiritual awareness, physical vitality, and mental clarity. This comprehensive guide explores the fundamental Tibetan breathing techniques practiced for centuries by monks and yogis seeking enlightenment … Read more
