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Kapalabhati Breathing

Kapalabhati is a breathing technique used specifically for cleansing.  Kapalabhati is a technique, which makes the skull (and face) shine or glow.

Kapalabathi, skull shining breath, pranayama, shatkarmaKapala means “skull,”
Bhati means “light or that what shines light”

This technique is one of the the Shat Karmas (six cleansing processes in Hatha Yoga), which not only let your skull shine but also helps to clean your entire respiratory track.

In this practice, we only use the abdominal breath. In Kapalabhati the breath is rapid, short and strong.

How does it work

A forceful exhale will be generated by contracting the abdominal muscles. Air will be pushed up as the lungs work as a pump. With the air pressure all the waist  will be pushed from the lungs up through the nostrils.Continue Reading . . .

Strawberry, lemon, basil & mint mocktail

Strawberry, lemon, basil & mint mocktail

When I throw a partly I always like to start with an appetizer, but I do not always want to serve alcohol.
In that case a mocktail can be a great solution, it is fresh, tasty and it has the looks of a real cocktail.Continue Reading . . .

Ujjayi Breath – Sound of the Ocean

If you have practised yoga before, you might have heard a yoga teacher say to use your ujjayi breath during the practise, and then all of a sudden your neighbour starts to breath so loudly. When you just start with yoga it is a funny breath, more experienced yogi’s do not practise without using this breathing techique.

What is the Ujjayi Breath?

Uijayi breath is a form of pranayama (breathing exercise) often translated as victorious breath.

B.K.S. Iyengar explains this in his book ‘light on pranayama’

‘The prefix ‘ud’ means upwards or expanding. It also conveys the sense of pre-eminence and power. ‘Jaya’ means conquest or succes, and, from another point of view restrain. In ujjayi the lungs are fully expanded, with the chest thrust out like that of a mighty conqueror.’

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Calm down & Re-energize in 4 minutes

IMG_20150515_191544Everyone is getting busier now the holidays are getting closer. So am I and that is why I realize even more how important it is to take care of yourself.

Especially when our days are filled with busy and stressful moments a little break can make a big difference. Therefore I want to share this exercise with you that will calm down & re-energize body and mind. It takes only you 4 minutes, but it can change your day.

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