We’ve all heard the phrase “Take a deep breath.”

But have you noticed how your breath changes depending on how you feel? If so, you might have noticed that it's short and shallow when stressed, deeper when we’re relaxed. You may even find yourself holding your breath when angry and anxious.

One thing you probably haven't learned is that, just like your breath changes depending on how you feel, you can change how you feel using your breath!

This is revolutionary, folks, so listen up!

It’s hard to change how we feel. Can you talk yourself out of anger or anxiety? Can you talk yourself into going to sleep when you’re wound up? Nope. The mind has a terrible time telling itself what to do. And this is where the breath comes in.

Emma Seppälä Ph.D, Science Director of Stanford University's Compassion Research Center, compiled this below infographic on The Scientific Benefits of Breathing, illustrating its impact on our health and well-being.

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Welcome to

The Power of Pranayama

Let's take 2 minutes and learn this gentle breathing exercise described above.

Nadi Shodhan Pranayam ("alternate nostril breathing") is an exercise that quickly balances the two lobes of the brain, and quiets your mental chatter.

Learn the Alternate Nostril Breathing with Barbara Bendel, Art of Living Instructor:

Learn to Calm and Focus Your Mind in Just 2 Minutes 

Feels good, right?!

I hope you enjoyed this free infographic and the first part of your Pranayama E-Course.

You'll learn a new technique each day for three days!

However, even pranayama is just a small taste of the power of the breath. The Art of Living also offers an in-person workshop called The Happiness Program where you can learn another type of breathing technique far more powerful and transformational, called Sudarshan Kriya.

Want to Learn More Breathing and Meditation in Person?

Attend a free Introductory Seminar into the Art of Living Happiness Program:

• Get personal instruction in simple, yet powerful breathing techniques
• Experience a guided meditation
• Learn about Sudarshan Kriya the central breathing technique on The Happiness Program

Request a 1-on-1 Call From Our Experts

✓ Practice alternate nostril breathing on the phone to ensure you are doing it properly 

✓ Learn about Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that can change your life

✓ Find dates and times for workshops near you

✓ Get your questions answered personally
 

YOUR FREE YOGA BREATHING E-COURSE
With Videos by Barbara Barnel, 500 hr Certified Art of Living Yoga Teacher