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Avoid pranayama if you are a dragon |
Breath-Extension or Pranayama is that relatively obscure 4th limb of yoga that has not yet gone mainstream. Will it ever? Of course! And think of the possibilities! Life extension, freedom from diseases, a clear mind, what is there not to like about it?
Starting a pranayama practice is a process, it requires finding right instruction, the blessing of a good teacher, time to dedicate it to a practice, building up a routine, etc. It is a practice just as much as asana, yamas, or meditation is.
And yet, beginning is simple because pranayama starts with awareness, continues with measurement and extension, and results in a focused and peaceful mind.
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