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Gary Craig's gentle technique using breathing as a stress indicator. The client takes a deep breath, rates their breathing capacity on 0-10, performs tapping rounds until reaching 10/10. Excellent demonstration tool for skeptics as the result is physically measurable. Often used as a gateway at the beginning of EFT sessions.
Cardiac coherence 365 is a rhythmic breathing technique (6 breaths/min, 5 minutes, 3 times/day) that synchronizes heart rhythm and the autonomic nervous system. Scientifically validated for stress, anxiety, and hypertension.
Bhramari Pranayama is a yogic breathing technique where exhalation is accompanied by a humming sound like a bee. This internal vibration instantly calms the nervous system, reduces anxiety and promotes deep concentration.
Kapalabhati is an energizing yogic breathing technique of rapid, powerful abdominal exhalations. It purifies the airways, stimulates metabolism, and clarifies the mind.
Nadi Shodhana is alternate nostril breathing, a fundamental pranayama technique for balancing energies and calming the nervous system. It harmonizes brain hemispheres and reduces anxiety.
Ujjayi is the sonorous yoga breath produced by slight glottis contraction. Its characteristic ocean-like sound calms the mind, regulates the nervous system, and accompanies asana practice.
The First Degree Dynamic Relaxation, inspired by yoga, is the first step of the Caycedo method. It aims at discovering and mastering the body schema through concentration on physical sensations.
Cardiac coherence biofeedback uses a heart rate variability (HRV) sensor connected to software to visualize cardiac coherence state in real-time. This visual feedback enables accelerated autonomic nervous system regulation learning and personalized breathing practice optimization.
Laughter Yoga, created by Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995, combines voluntary laughter exercises with yogic breathing. The body cannot distinguish between simulated and spontaneous laughter: physiological benefits (endorphins, cortisol reduction, immune boost) are identical.
Prenatal yoga adapts postures, breathing, and relaxation to pregnant women's specific needs. It prepares body and mind for childbirth while relieving pregnancy discomforts.
Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and demanding style codified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It follows fixed series of postures linked in a precise order, synchronized with Ujjayi breathing.
Hatha Yoga is the most widespread traditional form of yoga in the West. It combines postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation to harmonize body and mind.
Kriya Yoga is an advanced meditative technique transmitted by Lahiri Mahasaya and popularized by Paramahansa Yogananda in 'Autobiography of a Yogi'. Combining pranayama, mudras and meditation, it aims to accelerate spiritual evolution through mastery of vital energy (prana).
Kundalini Yoga, taught in the West by Yogi Bhajan, is the "yoga of awareness." It combines postures, powerful breathwork, mantras, and meditations to awaken the dormant Kundalini energy at the base of the spine.
Vinyasa Yoga is a fluid and dynamic yoga where postures flow creatively to the rhythm of breath. Each class is unique, offering variety and creativity in practice.