In the traditional text there are innumerable rules and regulation are there the main point or two exercise moderation balance and common sense with regard to inner and outer thinking and living.
Contraindication can I am I should not be practiced during illness are the simple techniques such a breath awareness and abdominal breathing in maybe performed carefully observe the contraindications even for individual practice.
Time of practice: the best time to practice Pranayama when the body is fresh and the mind has very few impressions. Morning is a good time to practice. It should not do after sunset. Clarity in practice increases strength and will power as well as acclimatizing the body and mind to the increased planning force. Do not be in a hurry, slow and steady progress is essential.
Take a shower before start the practice or at least wash the hands face and feet do not take bath for at least half an hour after the practice to allow the body temperature to normalise.
We are lose comfortable clothing made of natural fibres the body maybe covered with a sheet or blanket when it is cold or to keep insects away.
Practice before eating in the morning or wait at least 3 to 4 hours after meals before starting Pranayam food in the stomach please pressure on the diaphragm and lungs making full beef respiration difficult.
Balanced diet of protein carbohydrates facts vitamins and minerals is suitable for most Pranayama practice a combination of grains pulses fresh fruits and vegetables with some milk product is necessary if recommended. The more advanced stages of Pranayama record a change in diet and Guru should be consult for guidance on this.
Place of practice practice in a quiet clean and placente room which is very ventilated but not draughty. Avoid practicing in direct sunlight and you can practice in the early morning sun. we should not practice in air conditioner AC, under a fan may upset the body temperature.
Always breathing through your nose not the mouth unless specifically instructed otherwise both not stills must be clean and flowing freely Muscat blockages maybe removed through the practice of Nathi or kapalbhati if flow of breath in the nostrils is unequal it may be balanced by practicing as a breath balancing technique.
Sequence
Pranayam I should be performed after shutkar mass and dance mass and before meditation practice should be practiced in each Pranayama session as it balances and purifies effects from the basics for successful Pranayama after Pranayama practice one may lie down in Shavasana in for a few minutes.
Sitting sitting in suitable comfortable meditative asana spine should be erect mostly preferred padmasana Siddharth blanket or cloth of natural fibre to ensure the maximum conduction of energy during the practice.
You should not make ourself strain we have to do in our capacity we should not do beyond our capacity if one is advise to practice Pranayam are technique until is master and it can be practiced without any strain or this comfort mostly should not move our body here and there it affect our mental and the emotional aspects does not only for physical body but also the mental and emotional aspects of the personality need time to adjust never stain in any way.
Pranayamis the wonderful practice for everyone but if we did any mistake it makes us harm.
Totally 8 major pranayama are given in the yogic texts
Natural breathing
First we have to take simple awareness on our respiration of our breathing patterns it is very relaxing and maybe practiced at any time. The awareness of the breathing process is itself sufficient to slow down the respiratory rate and establish a more relaxed rhythm.
How to do
Sit in a comfortable poster or lie down in shahvasan and relax your whole body. Observe the natural and spontaneous breeding process.
Develop total awareness on the rhythmic flow of the breath. Feel the breath flowing in and out of the nose. Do not control the breath in any way.
Notice that the breath is cool as it enters the nostrils and warm as it flows out. Observe this with the attitude of a detached witness. Feel the breath flowing in and out at the back of the mouth about the throat.
Now bring the awareness down to the region of the throat and feel the breadth flowing in the throat.
Then bring the awareness down to the region of the chest and feel the breathing flowing in the trachea and bronchial tubes. Next feel the breath flowing in the lungs. Be aware of the lungs expanding and relaxing. Shift the attention to the ribcage and absorb the expansion and relaxation of this area.
Bring the awareness down to the abdomen feel the abdomen move up on inhalation and downward on exhalation.
Finally become aware of the whole breathing process from the nostril to the abdomen and continue observing it for some time. Bring the awareness back to observing the physical body as one unit and open the eyes.
