The Tiger Breath is a great method to build diaphragm strength for lower and mid-breathing.
- This breathing practice, which mimics the breath movement of big cats, is highly recommended for increasing lung capacity, stamina, and physical attractiveness.
- The breath of the big cat family has evolved in such a way that it can move quietly yet swiftly, pounce and jump vast distances with powerful, elastic muscles.
- The secret to this tremendous strength when on all fours is the diaphragm and the arching of the back.
- Take note of how the tamed cat uses the same kind of breathing to retain its lean strength.
I sincerely hope that via your yoga practices, you develop into a powerful, ferocious "Tiger" or "Lion".
Steps to Perform Vyagraha Pranayama:
- Take a deep inhale and allow the abdomen sink towards the floor while kneeling on all fours (as in Chatus Pada).
- Maintain a high head position.
- Arch your back as high as you can on the exhaled breath, dropping your head between your arms and shoulders.
- Before relaxing back onto the heels in Vajra Asana for some calm, automatic breathing, repeat the whole breath cycle three to six times.
- The Tiger Breath is then repeated a second time.
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