Prana breath (the fourth limb)

Yoga Fire by Jeffrey Kroll

Jul 4, 201825:21Religion & Spirituality

This episode discusses the role of breathing in connecting the mind and body with yoga. Known as "pranayama" this fourth limb of ashtanga yoga involves working with the breath to energize the body and center the mind. Qu...

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