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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63cd3a1a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63cd3a1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fed6910 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fed6910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At the intermediate level of <strong>pranayama<\/strong> exercises, the emphasis shifts toward deepening balance, refining the breath, and introducing retention gradually \u2013 without strain. Anuloma Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing) becomes the central practice here, using retention and ratio work to steady the nervous system and focus the mind. Kapalabhati is introduced as a stronger, purifying technique based on short, active exhalations with passive inhalations, used to stimulate energy and sharpen concentration.The aim of these pranayama breathing exercises is steadiness: a calm nervous system, a centered mind, and a smooth rhythm you can sustain.<\/p><h3>Practice setup<\/h3><ol><li>Begin with a few minutes in <a href=\"#\">Corpse Pose (Savasana)<\/a> to settle the body and allow the breath to become quiet and even.<\/li><li>Sit comfortably with an upright spine (use a cushion if helpful).<\/li><li>Breathe through the nose, keep the face relaxed, and let the shoulders soften.<\/li><\/ol><h3>Contraindication<\/h3><p>Do not perform anuloma viloma with breath retention or kapalabhati when you are pregnant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-625ab735 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"625ab735\" 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class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tContents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__158e9451\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499f182f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"499f182f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e5af53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25e5af53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a19c6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a19c6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exercise 1: Anuloma Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing) with retention<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-461cd154 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"461cd154\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dbffa24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5dbffa24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60e12f33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60e12f33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Mudras (hand positions)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9ca5aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d9ca5aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e6110ed elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6e6110ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vishnu-mudra.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9475\" alt=\"Vishnu Mudra\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vishnu-mudra.jpg 600w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vishnu-mudra-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vishnu-mudra-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h4 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Vishnu Mudra (right hand)<\/h4><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Fold the index and middle fingers toward the palm. Use the thumb to close the right nostril and the ring finger to close the left nostril.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cac3e7b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3cac3e7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chin-mudra.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9474\" alt=\"Chin Mudra\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chin-mudra.jpg 600w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chin-mudra-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chin-mudra-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h4 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Chin Mudra (left hand)<\/h4><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Touch thumb and index finger lightly; keep the other fingers relaxed and extended, resting on the knee.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66514d2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66514d2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Anuloma Viloma Steps<\/h3><ol><li>Sit upright and relaxed. Form Vishnu Mudra with the right hand and Chin Mudra with the left hand.<\/li><li>Close the right nostril with the thumb and inhale through the left.<\/li><li>Close both nostrils gently and retain the breath.<\/li><li>Open the right nostril and exhale through the right.<\/li><li>Inhale through the right.<\/li><li>Close both nostrils and retain.<\/li><li>Open the left nostril and exhale through the left.<\/li><li>Continue for several rounds, keeping the breath comfortable and steady.<\/li><\/ol><h3>Ratios (build gradually)<\/h3><p>Start with 3 : 6 : 6 (inhale : hold : exhale).<br \/>When that is comfortable, progress to 4 : 8 : 8.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e9fced e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44e9fced\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56873731 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56873731\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76da6333 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76da6333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anuloma Viloma Benefits<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59a29a9b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"59a29a9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528f91e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"528f91e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e64c568 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e64c568\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Balances the nervous system and helps steady the inner state, which is why it\u2019s considered a core pranayama practice.<\/li><li>Centers the mind and supports concentration; the rhythm of counting and alternating sides naturally counteracts the wandering tendencies of the mind.<\/li><li>Helps refine breathing habits by training a more even, rhythmical breath, rather than irregular or shallow patterns.<\/li><li>With gentle retention, the practice is used to direct energy toward the \u201cthird eye\u201d area, supporting inner focus and stability in meditation.<\/li><li>Regular practice is associated with feeling calmer, clearer and more balanced, rather than over-stimulated.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-602bbc74 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"602bbc74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-437902aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"437902aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38276583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38276583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exercise 2: Anuloma Viloma with extended retention<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4400c76a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4400c76a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b4c9d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11b4c9d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b89ff3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b89ff3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In this pranayama breathing exercise, you increase the period of retention slowly and only when you are fully comfortable. The principle is simple: expand your capacity without strain.<\/p><h3>Steps<\/h3><ol><li>Practice a few rounds of alternate nostril breathing with retention at your current comfortable ratio.<\/li><li>Keep the inhalation steady, the retention relaxed, and the exhalation unhurried.<\/li><li>Increase the ratio only when the face, throat, and shoulders stay soft and the breath remains comfortable throughout.<\/li><li>If tension appears, return to the previous ratio and stay there until it feels easy again.<\/li><\/ol><h3>Ratios (example progressions)<\/h3><p>Begin with 3 : 6 : 6.<br \/>Then 4 : 8 : 8.<br \/>When fully established, increase retention to 3 : 12 : 6 (doubling the hold).<br \/>After that becomes steady, progress to 4 : 16 : 8.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4401c5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4401c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f002e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f002e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0170c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0170c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exercise 3: Kapalabhati (Lung Purification)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff002c5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ff002c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e70a0ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e70a0ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9445c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9445c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Kapalabhati is a stronger, energizing pranayama practice used to purify the respiratory system. It consists of short, active exhalations while inhalations happen passively.<\/p><h3>How to perform Kapalabhati pumpings<\/h3><p>Learn the basic \u201cpumping\u201d action before you increase speed or add longer rounds.<\/p><ol><li>Sit upright with the spine tall and the chest comfortably open.<\/li><li>Breathe through the nose.<\/li><li>Begin the pumping: make the exhalation active and short by contracting the abdomen (a quick inward movement) and releasing.<\/li><li>Let the inhalation happen passively and automatically as the abdomen relaxes \u2013 do not pull the breath in deliberately.<\/li><li>Keep the face and shoulders relaxed; the movement is mainly in the abdomen.<\/li><li>Start with a slow, even rhythm until the action feels clear and effortless.<\/li><\/ol><h3>Practice steps<\/h3><ol><li>Perform 10 rhythmic active exhalations (pumpings), with passive inhalations in between.<\/li><li>Take two slow Full Yogic Breaths to reset.<\/li><li>Inhale to about 80% capacity.<\/li><li>Hold the breath comfortably for 20\u201360 seconds.<\/li><li>Exhale slowly and rest briefly.<\/li><li>Repeat for a few rounds, always staying within comfort.<\/li><\/ol><h3>A word of caution<\/h3><ul><li>If you feel dizzy, light-headed, or strained, stop the practice immediately and rest quietly, allowing the breath to return to a natural rhythm. Resume only when you feel completely steady \u2013 or skip the practice for that session.<\/li><li>Avoid practicing Kapalabhati breathing late in the evening, as it is a stimulating exercise and might keep you awake.<\/li><li>Take up the Kapalabhati technique only after you are comfortable with alternate nostril breathing with retention.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2aa8c0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a2aa8c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e65896 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e65896\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd4908f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd4908f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kapalabhati Benefits<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11c25b3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"11c25b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa5c7ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aa5c7ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d3fbb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d3fbb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Purifies the lungs and respiratory system through strong ventilation and more complete clearing of stale air.<\/li><li>Increases oxygen uptake, often leaving you feeling more awake and energized.<\/li><li>Can support sharper concentration because of its stimulating, clarifying effect on the mind.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02c4b43 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"02c4b43\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a017f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a017f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4333c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d4333c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Continue Your Pranayama Practice with Guidance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cc27df elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5cc27df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43061d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c43061d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-681e407 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"681e407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019d like personal feedback and a steady rhythm to your practice, consider joining an in-person yoga class at one of <a href=\"#\">our Sivananda Yoga centres<\/a>, where pranayama breathing techniques can be guided and refined step by step.<\/p><p>You might also consider a <a href=\"#\">yoga retreat<\/a>, where practicing in a supportive environment can help you deepen your breathwork and overall routine.<\/p><p>If you\u2019d like to practice regularly with support from home, you can also join the <a href=\"#\">online pranayama practice<\/a>, held three times a week. A typical online session includes:<\/p><ul><li>Guided practice (intermediate pace)<\/li><li>Kapalabhati: 3\u20135 rounds, building from 50 to 100 pumpings<\/li><li>Anuloma Viloma: 20\u201325 rounds, progressing from 4\u201316\u20138 up to 6\u201324\u201312<\/li><li>On some days, additional minor pranayamas: Bhramari, Sitali, Sitkari<\/li><li>Kriyas (cleansing exercises)<\/li><li>Relaxation in Corpse Pose (Savasana)<\/li><li>A short reading on pranayama, followed by meditation<\/li><\/ul><p>You can find the schedule and details <a href=\"#\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intermediate Exercises Pranayama Exercises for Intermediate Students: Anuloma Viloma &amp; Kapalabhati At the intermediate level of pranayama exercises, the emphasis shifts toward deepening balance, refining the breath, and introducing retention gradually \u2013 without strain. 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