Kripalu Three-Part Breath: Dirgha Pranayama 

thanks for the video! I thought I wasn't able to do it, but after watching the video, I just stood in front of a mirror and tried several times to copy your movements, visualizing/directing the breath flowing in the belly->rib cage->chest direction. it worked! after that, I bent forward using this technique and, surprisingly, reached my feet without much effort (before that, I barely could touch them)!

This is phenomenal. Thank you for this wonderful visual and guidance through the steps.

Love it. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you, really needed a visual to improve this technique.

This is my favorite calming breath exercise! When wearing a Covid mask, alternate nostril breathing is not possible. Great instruction!

Loved it, Thanks!

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Thank you

Nice Job Larissa

Superb

Just now being introduced to Kripalu and in the moment of learning, I enjoyed the Dirgha Pranayama breathing. What is the meaning of the word at the end of the pranayama?

Hi. Are you using Ujjayii breath along with the 3 part breath thanks

Hey Der

While exhaling we should put our shoulders down first exhaling the air from the upper part of the lungs then move to the ribcage and then to the abdomen at the end. This is how it's done in Kriya Yoga and Hatha Yoga. I don't know what kind of yoga you practice but it doesn't look good.