| How come some Yogis seem so even tempered? | | | | will be able to do this for a much longer time span, |
| How do Yoga practitioners manage to establish | | | | which is fine. The one to two ratio of inhale to exhale |
| control over fits of anger? Will any Yoga technique | | | | will expel your anger and rid your body of toxins. |
| help those who become physically violent? Let's look | | | | This breathing pattern is sometimes called the "4-7-8 |
| at some Yogic methods to empower you to take | | | | breath," but it can also be modified for people who can |
| control of your feelings and anger. | | | | not breathe as deep. For example: You can modify |
| Yogic breathing techniques (Pranayama) are highly | | | | this Pranayama to - inhale for two seconds, hold for |
| underrated by the public at large. Among the many | | | | four seconds, and exhale for four seconds. |
| powers of Pranayama is the ability to release anger | | | | This breathing sequence is a "2-4-4 breath." The one |
| and tension from within your body and mind. Yoga | | | | to two ratio of inhale to exhale has still been |
| teachers guide their students in a number of | | | | maintained, but the sequence has been modified for |
| Pranayama techniques. | | | | those who have a shallow breath. When possible, the |
| Here is a sample of a Pranayama technique, which | | | | breath can be lengthened as the lungs get used to |
| you can use for anger management. Inhale for four | | | | harnessing the air flow. |
| seconds, hold for seven seconds, and exhale for eight | | | | Extended breath retention may have to be modified to |
| seconds. Do this four times, without making any noise, | | | | meet your needs. In the case of dizziness, pregnancy, |
| before you say a word. | | | | high blood pressure, and breathing disorders, you |
| You should learn to do this so quietly, a person | | | | should consult with a physician before practicing |
| standing next to you would not know. Eventually, you | | | | breathing techniques. |