{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/647f15d5aa1f10001150f37a/67911c391dc9bbb21004ae01?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pranayama – 5 Prana Vayus 5 Stages of Prana","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/647f15d5aa1f10001150f37a/1737563055387-1f1829d5-1e16-4bad-966f-1df449e041e6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In today's class, we explore the five prana vayus and the five stages of prana to deepen our practice. The prana vayus are directional flows of energy in the body that guide our breath during asana, pranayama, and meditation:</p><ul><li><strong>Prana Vayu</strong>: Inward energy flow, linked to inhalation and the chest.</li><li><strong>Apana Vayu</strong>: Downward energy flow, associated with elimination and grounding.</li><li><strong>Samana Vayu</strong>: Consolidating energy, connected to digestion and assimilation.</li><li><strong>Vyana Vayu</strong>: Distributes energy, ensuring circulation and coordination.</li><li><strong>Udana Vayu</strong>: Upward flow, related to growth, expression, and insight.</li></ul><p>The&nbsp;<strong>Five Stages of Prana</strong>&nbsp;(Activation, Churn, Consolidate, Ignite, Direct) guide us to harness and direct energy for healing and transformation.</p><p>By focusing on breath, asanas, and intention, we refine our practice and awareness, overcoming obstacles and cultivating inner contentment. Attention and intention help us direct prana toward serenity, joy, and self-realisation, essential for deep transformation and freedom from suffering.</p><p><br></p><p>To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, <a href=\"https://zephyryoga.com/class/loving-kindness-meditation/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, <a href=\"https://zephyryoga.com/donate/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">donate here</a>.</p>","author_name":"Zephyr Wildman"}