Pranayama (Yogic Breathing)
Ujjayi — Victorious Breath
Ujjayi (victorious breath) is the foundational yogic breathing technique, producing a soothing ocean sound that regulates airflow and calms the mind.
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Breathing
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Pranayama (Yogic Breathing)
Kapalabhati — Skull Shining Breath
Kapalabhati (skull shining) is a purification technique through rapid, powerful exhalations that stimulates metabolism, clears airways and energizes the body.
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Pranayama (Yogic Breathing)
Nadi Shodhana — Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) balances brain hemispheres and harmonizes the nervous system through nostril alternation.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Balasana — Child's Pose
Balasana (child's pose) is yoga's quintessential resting pose, gently stretching the back and hips while deeply calming the nervous system.
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Pranayama (Yogic Breathing)
Bhramari — Humming Bee Breath
Bhramari (humming bee) produces a vibratory humming on exhale that instantly calms the mind, reduces anxiety and promotes inner focus.
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Sun Salutations
Surya Namaskar B — Sun Salutation B
Surya Namaskar B (sun salutation B) enriches version A with Utkatasana and Warriors, increasing cardiovascular intensity and leg work.
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Sun Salutations
Surya Namaskar A — Sun Salutation A
Surya Namaskar A (sun salutation A) is the foundational yoga sequence linking movement and breath in a fluid chain of poses.
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Breathing & Relaxation
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing activates the parasympathetic system, reduces stress and optimizes oxygenation by fully engaging the diaphragm.
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Static Stretches — Upper Body
Lateral Stretch (Side Stretch)
The lateral stretch opens the ribs, lengthens the obliques and latissimus dorsi, and improves breathing capacity by releasing the intercostal muscles.
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Breathing & Relaxation
4-7-8 Breathing
The 4-7-8 technique calms the nervous system by extending exhalation, ideal before bed and for stress management.
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Breathing & Relaxation
Box Breathing
Box breathing uses a 4-4-4-4 ratio to regulate the autonomic nervous system, used by special forces and meditators.
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Breathing & Relaxation
Wim Hof Breathing
The Wim Hof method uses controlled hyperventilation followed by breath holds to strengthen the immune system and cold resistance.
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Mat Pilates Fundamentals
Spine Stretch Forward
Spinal mobility exercise in forward flexion stretching the posterior chain while developing awareness of seated vertebral stacking.
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Mat Pilates Fundamentals
Single Leg Stretch
First exercise of the Pilates abdominal series, coordinating leg alternation with precise hand placement for dynamic abdominal work.
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Mat Pilates Fundamentals
The Hundred
Fundamental Pilates exercise coordinating arm pumps with cyclic breathing to activate the transversus abdominis and rectus abdominis.
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Breathing & Global Techniques
Abdominal Breathing with Relaxed Shoulders
Deep abdominal breathing technique in seated or lying position, with emphasis on shoulder relaxation for complete muscular release.
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Breathing & Global Techniques
Breathing with Extended Arms
Dynamic standing breathing exercise combining arm raise on inhalation and lowering on exhalation for complete thoracic expansion.
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