Instructions for using the breath to release contraction or supply support,and for sustaining postural...
The topic of Pranayam, also known as breath control, is a most important and enjoyable subject. It is also embodies very mysterious results.
Vital breathing ultimately receives its celebrated acclaim with the understanding that we live only so long without food, we live only so long without water and we live even less long without breathing. Therein we find the undisputed distinction and preeminence of breathing as a life-enhancing priority. Practicing pranayama is smart.
This essay describes experience of regionally-applying focused intentional breathing using BOTH inspiring and expiring breath control to benefit either a stretch or a compression. This technique is used for the purpose of releasing unwanted stress, and for the purpose of infusing supportive reinforcement to substantiate strength and transform weakness.
The use of conscientious breathing during a treatment demonstrates an intelligent and desirable session. Furthermore, the use of the sound of the breath demonstrates even more intelligence and expertise.
There are two fundamental breathing procedures included in this lesson:
The first fundamental procedure is to conscientiously expire the breath with the intention to either reinforce or to release the issue.
The second fundamental procedure is to conscientiously inspire the breath with the intention to either reinforce or to release the issue.
To repeat,
Practice expiring the breath to both ‘release contraction’ or to ‘supply support.’
Or
Practice inspiring the breath to both ‘release contraction’ or to ‘supply support’.
I want to expound further on this valuable technique because it is a most sensitive instruction to convey.
When expertise is demonstrated issuing this breathing application, the use of either inspiration or expiration is an acceptable means for the attainment of therapeutic fulfillment.
Yet customarily, beginner lessons in traditional Asian Bodywork, recommend only one technique or the other, not both. That is, for learning purposes, beginner students are taught to apply use of a soley a concentrated exhale to dominate the intention, or to apply use of a concentrated inhale to dominate the intention.
To benefit further from this exquisite restorative experience, we can add to the formula the cadence and duration of the breath as an aspect of the technique. For example, setting a predetermined series of incremental counts to the procedure strongly improves the outcome.
Another example of varying the breathing technique to elicit effortless and comfortable results is to apply a firm and strong compression or a stretch while inspiring, instead of the customary exhalation. In other words, while breathing in, exert very firm pressure while envisioning the marma, chakra or nadi issue being flooded with supportive and revitalizing pran.
Another example amongst many would be to exert short dynamic expulsions and implosions of breath energy during our advance to balance the marma, chakra or nadi pathway. When desiring to fill a dormant or deficient marma or when desiring to reinforce an empty or weak meridian, many skilled eastern body workers exhibit mastery of intention by inspiring deeply, deliberately and with force while simultaneously releasing slowly, with short and rapid percussive compressions.
This highly-effective technique immediately indicates expertise and issues quality.
As we can see from this brief lesson and these few submissions on the breathing-application techniques, there are many potential derivatives and possible cross-patterns of this treatment to experiment and be successful with.
Adventure and discover, and then reveal to others.
Significantly also, the techniques described here are exhilarating and incomparable protocols for acquiring session satisfaction and also for rejuvenating and promptly refreshing one’s self while offering a sequence.
All of this technique dramatically improves, and becomes even more effective, when we include the yogic components of mulabandha and ujjayi breath to the process.
The challenge has been posted now. In order to drink the elixir of pure style and miraculous transformations in Vedic Yoga Massage, relinquish the mind’s directionless meanderings and settle securely into the trust and confidence of the breathing ambit.
Now would you please offer me a massage?
Love, mukti