PranaVayu Yoga

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PranaVayu Yoga
Religious origins:	{{{religious_origins}}}
Regional origins:	Levington, MT
Founding Guru:	David Magone, Livingston, MT
Mainstream popularity:	Growing from the early 21st century
Practice emphases:	vigorous, flowing sequencing with contemplative exercises and breathing techniques ujjayi breath
Derivative forms:	None
Related schools
Ashtanga Yoga
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PranaVayu Yoga has five distinct sequences designed to open and develop the body's four principle ranges of motion (backward, forward, transverse and twisting). The PranaVayu sequences give aspiring practitioners an efficient and logical methodology to develop their practice. Each sequence is unique, yet complementary, and can be tailored to fit each practitioner's level.

Contents 1 Bandhas 2 Method 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Bandhas

There are three bandhas, or internal body locks, prescribed in the different postures. The banda is a sustained contraction of a group of muscles that assists the practitioner not only in retaining a pose but also in moving in and out of it. The mula bandha, or root lock, is performed by tightening the muscles around the pelvic and perineum area. The udiyana bandha, often described as bringing the navel to the base of the spine, is a contraction of the muscles of the lower abdominal area. Jalandhara bandha, throat lock, is achieved by lowering the chin slightly while raising the sternum and the pallete bringing the gaze to the tip of the nose.

[edit] Method

PranaVayu Yoga has five distinct sequences designed to open and develop the body's four principle ranges of motion (backward, forward, transverse and twisting). The PranaVayu sequences give aspiring practitioners an efficient and logical methodology to develop their practice. Each sequence is unique, yet complementary, and can be tailored to fit each practitioner's level.

Each sequence is composed of a number of “sub-sets”, or short postural groupings that systematically prepare the body for deeper, more difficult postural variations that are strategically placed at the end of each sub-set. Sub-sets when connected together form a sequence of flowing poses (vinyasa) to create a meditative and dynamic practice that combines movement with grace. As familiarity is gained with the five sequences, yogis practice one different sequence per day to develop full-body range of motion. The PranaVayu sequences aim to improve cardio-vascular health and develop the strength and flexibility required for an intermediate/advanced Yoga practice.

[edit] See also

• Yoga - Ashtanga Yoga and Raja Yoga

[edit] External links

• [http://www.insideyoga.com/ Official website of PranaVayu Yoga
• [http://exhalespa.com/yoga2530.html Exhale Spa

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