2.49 The next step is pranayama, regulation of inhalation and exhalation

तस्मिन्सति श्वासप्रश्वासयोर्गतिविच्छेदः प्राणायामः

tasmin sati svasaprasvasayorgativicchedah pranayamah

The next step is pranayama, regulation of inhalation and exhalation.

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, 2.49

tasmin = upon that
sati = being accomplished
svasa = inhalation
prasvasayo = exhalation
gati = flow
vicchedah = cessation
pranayama = breath regulation

A simple calming breath practice I love to do is take two deep inhales and then one slow, long exhale.

Leave a comment

Create a website or blog at WordPress.com