In this series we would like to give you some background information about yoga and its influence on our well-being.
Pranayama is one of the eight limbs of the Yoga. Through concious breathing we direct our life force energy, called prana. Its goal is to attain higher states of conciousness.
This video provides a general overview to the principles of Pranayama and a brief introduction to the five different pranayma exercises, traditionally practiced one after the other.
Kapalabhati
Bhastrika
Nadi Shodhana
Ujjai
Brahmari
Originally, yoga was a purely spiritual path whose main goal was the search for enlightenment through meditation. The many asanas only developed over time. Their primary goal is to strengthen and mobilize the body. Over time, more and more recognized the positive effect of physical exercises on the overall well-being of the person. On December 1, 2016, yoga was recognized as a UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Site.
