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https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1309609/open_sms In this episode, I explore the fascinating and often overlooked role of breathing in our daily lives. From the 20,000 breaths we take each day to the transformative benefits of nasal breathing, I uncover how simple practices can enhance oxygen intake, brain function, and stress regulation. I also highlight remarkable facts about our respiratory system, like the 11,000 liters of air our lungs process daily and the importance of full exhalation for better oxygen absorption. Drawing connections to cultural and scientific insights, I emphasize the universal importance of breath for health and well-being. Episode Highlights: * The average breath we take daily is 20,000.   * Nasal breathing is your superpower. * Exhalation is crucial. * The lungs process 11,000 liters of air daily and house 480 million alveoli. * We lose water through breathing. * Breath-holding records. * Most fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide.   * Posture affects lung capacity.   * Lungs aren’t muscles. * Slow breathing stimulates the vagus nerve. * Mouth breathing can lead to health and structural issues. * Tibetan monks use specialized breathing techniques to generate inner heat. * Different cultures all over the world celebrate the breath. Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training [https://www.ahamyoga.com/pranayama-teacher-training] Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info Session [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/VDb73] Join our mailing list [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/Dox28] Find all the resources mentioned in this episode [https://letstalk.yoga/listen/?swcfpc=1] Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar]

https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1309609/open_sms I know many of you have been waiting for my annual Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training and I’m very excited to share that the wait is finally over. As you’re listening to this episode, all the details are live and the waitlist is open. To get a first-hand experience of what it’s like inside this course, I looked at one of our older Pranayama podcast episodes that I wanted to share with you. I want to allow you to practice a little Pranayama with me via this podcast. So what I’m sharing with you today is called Breathe into the New Year: A Mini Pranayama Class and Sequencing Guide. Pranayama Episode Highlights: * Defining the word ‘pranayama’ * Parts of respiration * Nadi Shodhana, the king of breath practice * Why it’s not meant to be rushed * Stage 1: Preparatory practice * Nasikagra Mudra * Guided self-practice for stage one * Stage 2: Equalizing the breath * Guided self-practice for stage two * How we tend to force our breath out * Stage 3: Antara Kumbhaka * Guided self-practice for stage three * Recap of the three stages of the practice Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training [https://www.ahamyoga.com/pranayama-teacher-training] Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info Session [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/VDb73] Join our mailing list [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/Dox28] Find all the resources mentioned in this episode [https://letstalk.yoga/listen/?swcfpc=1] Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar]

https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1309609/open_sms In this episode, we're going to do a deep dive to figuring out the answers to these two important questions. I'm going to give you very clear markers to work with. I want this episode to be a reminder that preparing yourself for pranayama is very important. That way, you resonate with it deeply as you explore the practice. Because there is nothing imaginary in pranayama, it is an exact science and a precise system that has been handed over by Yogis for centuries with care and caution. Episode Highlights: * Part 1: How do you know you are ready to do a deep dive into pranayama study? * Step 1: Understand where pranayama begins * Step 2: Understand the role of time and the maturation of practice * Step 3: The importance of understanding the role of your source for pranayama * Step 4: Replace the “I want more” mindset with more refinement * Step 5: Find more Ananda within you in this practice * Part 2: When do you know you are ready to teach pranayama? * You have a deeply established asana practice * You are prepared to lead others * Okay with not teaching pranayama Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training [https://www.ahamyoga.com/pranayama-teacher-training] Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info Session [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/VDb73] Join our mailing list [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/Dox28] Find all the resources mentioned in this episode [https://letstalk.yoga/listen/?swcfpc=1] Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar]

https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1309609/open_sms Tune in to this year end message from Arundhati. She’s walking you through what’s in store for 2025 on this podcast and beyond.  If you’re ready for enhanced yoga enrichment in the new year, then tune in. You wouldn’t want to miss this update.  Happy New Year!  Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training [https://www.ahamyoga.com/pranayama-teacher-training] Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info Session [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/VDb73] Join our mailing list [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/Dox28] Find all the resources mentioned in this episode [https://letstalk.yoga/listen/?swcfpc=1] Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar]

https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1309609/open_sms In this episode, Indu Arora returns to explore the profound topic of enlightenment, or Samadhi, in yoga. Through an engaging and insightful discussion, she unpacks the concept of Samadhi as a state of total absorption and balance, achieved through consistent practice, silence, and discernment. Indu delves into the types of Samadhi described in yogic texts, the role of preparatory practices like pratyahara and dhyana, and the importance of cultivating humility and clarity on this path. She emphasizes that enlightenment is not a fleeting magical event but a process of everyday courage and sincerity, offering ripple effects of harmony within individuals and the wider world. Episode Highlights: * Understanding enlightenment (Samadhi) in yoga * Is Samadhi temporary? * Types of Samadhi * The Role of Silence (Mauna) * The importance of enlightenment * Is enlightenment for everyone? * Ego and enlightenment * Qualities of a Seeker * Hard work is always valuable. Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training [https://www.ahamyoga.com/pranayama-teacher-training] Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info Session [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/VDb73] Join our mailing list [https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/Dox28] Find all the resources mentioned in this episode [https://letstalk.yoga/listen/?swcfpc=1] Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar]