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Advancing Pranayama with Prashant J
Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Prashant J, a yoga teacher from India, on my show. He is the proud owner of a yoga school in Rishikesh and is known for his expertise as an international yoga teacher and content creator. Our discussion today will focus on pranayama, where we dive deep into topics like prana, Kundalini Shakti, and Kumbhakas.
Episode Highlights:
- The link between yoga and pranayama
- The definition of prana and pranayama
- Can pranayama alone help one move towards higher states of consciousness and enlightenment or get into much deeper practices?
- The relationship between the Kundalini Shakti and the practice of pranayama
- What should be the goal for a modern-day practitioner of pranayama?
- Is pranayama and meditation the same thing?
- How much pranayama does the average person need?
- Pranayama history overview
- The significance of the Kumbhaka stage of Nadi Shodhana
- Antar vs Bahir Kumbhaka
- Is Bahir Kumbhaka the same as Kevala Kumbhaka?
- Kumbhaka practice for men vs women
- Should women do Kumbhaka during menstruation?
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