If you are new to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, then one of the first things you will learn is that each posture (except a few finishing postures) is held for five breaths. Why five breaths? In short, because you are trying to maintain a energizing pace in the practice. An old saying in Ashtanga is "With … Continue reading 5 reasons why 5 breaths in each posture works
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