Energetics

Practice this pranayama technique for increased breath awareness and control.

Kumbhaka is the central practice of traditional Hatha pranayama; there are two types of retention: after an inhale (antara), and after an exhale (bahya)

Learn this traditional hand seal or gesture used for controlled pranayama.

Kapalabhati is a traditional internal cleansing technique (kriya), and can be used as a simple warm-up for formal pranayama

Jalandhara Bandha is one of three important "bonds" for pranayama breath retention, the other two being Mula and Uddiyana.

Begin experimenting with how to integrate Mula Bandha into your asana practice.

Some students struggle to grasp the source of Ujjayi breathing, while others tend to exaggerate it. What's the best way to teach Ujjayi breath?

Fingers and toes are charged with divine power, which, when intelligently accessed and properly applied, can intensify the transformative power of the practice.

Blow off some steam, wake up your face, and lighten up your practice in silly Simhasana.

"Even an old person can become young when [Uddiyana Bandha] is done regularly" (Hatha-Yoga-Pradipika 3.58).

When it comes to coping with stress overload, your breath is one of the best remedies there is—and it's free!

Sarah Powers offers advice on how to overcome a resistance to deep breathing.

Yoga gives us deeper breathing awareness–and brings greater concentration to the parts of the body that allow us to exhale and inhale fully.

Know whether to exhale through the mouth or nose during pranayama breathing or just in natural breathing.

Practicing Anjali Mudra is an excellent way to induce a meditative state of awareness.

Are you a mouth breather? Poor breathing habits are easy to spot. Use these 6 tests to identify your own breathing problems.