@katejustbreathe: Viloma, Stage I: the inhale is divided into parts by pauses, the exhale is one long, smooth release. For the breathing muscles this is strength training. The diaphragm has to work differently here: engage, freeze, hold the air you’ve taken in, then engage again. The pauses are isometric work: the diaphragm and intercostal muscles hold tension without moving, and that is exactly how their strength, endurance and precision of the inhale grow. A separate plus for people with low blood pressure. Hypotension means weakness, dizziness when you stand up too fast, sleepiness and an energy dip by the middle of the day. The stepped inhale with holds has a gently toning effect: during the inhale and the pauses after it, the heart rate naturally speeds up a little, and the body wakes up. A note from Iyengar: Stage I suits beginners and people with low blood pressure. The count: inhale 3, hold 3, inhale 3 more, hold 3, one smooth exhale 6. Repeat 6 to 8 rounds. #breathwork #pranayama #viloma #iyengaryoga

Kate Shestak | Breath & Yoga

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