Meditation & Pranayamas
Meditation and Pranayama are different techniques that work hand in hand to enhance mindfulness. Pranayama refers to yogic breathing practices and it deals with regulating your breathing. Meditation is a mental practice and refers to the higher state of your consciousness and deals with your mind
Meditation Techniques
Different Meditation techniques offer relaxation and heightened awareness in a stressful world. There are many different types, therefore someone can explore the different types until they find one that works for them. Some are: Progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness, breath awareness, mantra-based, transcendental meditation, and guided meditation
Meditation Purposes
Meditation gives you a sense of calm, peace and inner - balance that can benefit your emotional well-being and your overall health. Meditation promotes mind and body integration. Meditation has the potential to improve physical well-being, as well as emotional health
Pranayama Techniques
There are several different Pranayama techniques. Some main ones are Nadi Shodhana (Anulom Vilom) Pranayama, Kapalabhati Pranayama, Bhramari Pranayama, Ujjayi Pranayama, and Bhastrika Pranayama.
Pranayama Purposes
The main purpose of Pranayama is to strengthen the connection between your body and mind. According to research, Pranayama can promote relaxation and mindfulness. Pranayamas are designed to give extensive exercise not only to the lungs, but to other body systems and organs. The systems which are influenced are cardiovascular system, central nervous system, respiratory system
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