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PRANAYAMA GENERAL RULES

Always practice in a sitting position

 This is ideally a cross-legged position such as lotus, but any meditation posture will do
 If you have tight hips or your knees are uncomfortable, you can sit on a bolster or block, or use a pillow or rolled
up blanket under your hips

Keep your spine straight

 Ground your sitting bones into the floor


 Feel like a string is pulling you up from where your sitting bones touch the floor all the way through the top of
your head
 Your hands can rest on your knees or in your lap
 Keep your shoulders back and down
 If you have spine injuries or a weak lower back, you can sit against a wall, but still remain as straight as you can

Close your eyes

 This is to remove any visual distractions


 This also helps preserve your energy, since it is believed that energy escapes our bodies through our open eyes

Practice on an empty stomach and bladder

 Wait at least 2-3 hours after eating


 Go to the bathroom before you start

Use your own mat (or space)

 Traditionally, this is to protect your energy


 Having a dedicated mat or pillow helps form a habit so that when your body comes into contact with it, your
mind knows it’s time to focus on your breath

If you are practicing in a group, make sure you are not touching anyone else

 Again, this is to protect your energy


 Also, to rid you of distractions

Wear loose clothes so you don’t restrict your ability to breathe

Keep your phone on silent and away from you and your mat

Practice inside in a quiet place

Do not lay down

 You should be relaxed but still aware

All of these rules are to ensure that you are comfortable, relaxed, and free from distractions so that you can focus on
your breath

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