Beginner Breathing Techniques

Safe, accessible pranayama techniques perfect for those new to breathwork. These foundational practices teach proper respiratory mechanics, develop breath awareness, and introduce the calming effects of conscious breathing without any risk of hyperventilation or discomfort.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced
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Techniques
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Categories
Ujjayi Breath
Ujjayi Pranayama
Balanced and calming · Movement synchronization in Vinyasa
Airway Constriction
Anulom Vilom
Anulom Vilom Pranayama
Calming · Beginner nostril breathing
Balancing
Nadi Shodhana
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
Parasympathetic balancing · Mental balance and meditation preparation
Balancing
Chandra Bhedana
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama
Cooling and calming · Calming and cooling
Cooling
Kaki Mudra Breath
Kaki Mudra Pranayama
Calming · Cooling and focus
Cooling
Sitali Breath
Sitali Pranayama
Cooling and calming · Reduce body heat and calm the mind
Cooling
Sitkari Breath
Sitkari Pranayama
Cooling · Cooling when tongue cannot roll
Cooling
Equal Breath
Sama Vritti Pranayama
Calming · Meditation and centering
Foundational
Extended Exhale
Rechaka
Parasympathetic · Breath control and relaxation
Foundational
Extended Inhale
Puraka
Mildly energizing · Lung expansion and breath training
Foundational
Three-Part Breath
Dirga Pranayama
Parasympathetic · Breath awareness and grounding
Foundational
Physiological Sigh
Physiological Sigh
Strong calming · Rapid stress reduction in any situation
Recovery
Box Breathing
Box Breathing
Balancing · Focus, stress control, and mental clarity
Regulation
Unequal Breath
Visama Vritti Pranayama
Strong calming · Deep relaxation and stress relief
Relaxation
Lion's Breath
Simhasana Pranayama
Stress release · Emotional release and energizing
Release
Segmented Wave Breath
Segmented Wave Breath
Calming · Body awareness and relaxation
Somatic
Resonance Breathing
Coherent Breathing
Parasympathetic · Heart rate variability optimization and therapy
Therapeutic
Bhramari Breath
Bhramari Pranayama
Strong calming · Stress reduction and mental calm
Vibrational
OM Breath
Pranava Pranayama
Calming · Meditation and chanting
Vibrational