Beginner
4-7-8 Breathing
Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8 — a popular relaxing breath pattern, with tips to make it comfortable.
4 rounds, building to 8
Pranayama
Breathing techniques, step by step.
From simple breath awareness to Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayi and Bhramari — clear instructions, timings and safety notes for every technique.
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भ्रामरी Complete beginner
Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath)
A soothing humming exhale that many people find quickly calms the mind — easy to learn and suitable for most beginners.
5–10 rounds
Beginner
Box Breathing
Inhale, hold, exhale and hold for equal counts — a structured breathing pattern for focus and calm under pressure.
3–5 minutes
Complete beginner
Breath Awareness
Simply watching the natural breath without changing it — the foundation of every pranayama and meditation practice.
3–10 minutes
Complete beginner
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Learn to breathe low into the belly using the diaphragm — a relaxing, efficient breathing pattern used in yoga and everyday life.
5–10 minutes
Beginner
Extended Exhale Breathing
Make the exhale longer than the inhale — a simple, effective breathing pattern traditionally used to calm the body and mind.
3–10 minutes
कपालभाति Intermediate
Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath)
Quick, active exhales with passive inhales — an energising cleansing technique best learned slowly and with care.
2–3 rounds of 20–30 breaths
कुम्भक Intermediate
Kumbhaka (Breath Retention)
What breath retention is, the types of kumbhaka, how it is traditionally introduced — and why guidance matters.
Short holds of 2–5 seconds to begin
नाडी शोधन Beginner
Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Breathe through one nostril at a time to create a balanced, calm and focused state — a classic pranayama for every level.
5–10 minutes
सम वृत्ति Beginner
Sama Vritti (Equal Breathing)
Breathe in and out for the same count to create a steady, balanced rhythm that settles the mind.
5–10 minutes
शीतली Beginner
Sheetali (Cooling Breath)
Inhale through a curled tongue to cool the body and mind — a classic pranayama for hot weather and Pitta balance.
5–10 rounds
उज्जायी Beginner
Ujjayi Breath (Ocean Breath)
A slow, audible breath created by gently narrowing the throat — the steady 'ocean sound' used in vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga.
Throughout asana practice, or 5 minutes seat...