Pranayama
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Lecture 5/6. Spain, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 2014.
Developing on the breathing practices from previous lectures the simple practices here are the first step of a deep exploration of the breathing mechanism, and how this relates to pranayama according to the Yoga Sutras.
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Lecture 2/6. Spain, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 2014.
Take some time to experiment with your breathing under the guidance of of Swamiji: there is much to learn and reflect upon. These experiments can help us learn the purpose of āsanas from the perspective of Pātañjali, and the fundamental difference between pranayama and āsana in the Yoga Sutras and in the Hatha Yoga Pradīprikā. They can also help us become aware of the difference between “doing” and “happening”.