The Posture Dojo with Sam Miller

Ancient Breath, Modern Healing: A Deep Dive into Pranayama with Amanda Mazarov


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Explores the significance of breathwork in postural transformation and overall well-being. In this episode of the Posture Dojo podcast, Sam had a significant talk with Amanda from PranaFlo, a certified instructor in breathwork, Pranayama, and meditation. They delve into the ancient yogic practice of Pranayama, its role in managing stress, anxiety, and other emotional issues, and how it can enhance postural transformation. The discussion covers various breathing techniques, including rotational angular breathing derived from the shrug method, and three-step full yogic breathing, highlighting their benefits in expanding the ribcage, de-rotating the scoliosis, and tapping into the nervous system for alignment and healing.


Amanda and Sam also touch upon the importance of balancing the nervous system, building resilience, and the power of visualization in breathwork practices. Furthermore, they emphasize the need for reflection and journaling as part of a mindful breathwork routine and discuss different pranayama techniques for various levels of practitioners.


Key points:

  • Introduction: Breathwork, Pranayama, and Meditation Expert
    • The Power of Breath in Postural Transformation
      • Exploring the Ancient Wisdom of Breath for Modern Healing
        • Breathwork Techniques for Grounding and Stress Management
          • Understanding the Mind-Body Connection Through Breath
            • Building Resilience and Managing Stress with Breathwork
              • Exploring the Depths of Personal Healing
                • Unlocking Deeper Levels of Healing and Mobility
                  • Understanding the Impact of Trauma on the Body
                    • The Role of Breathwork in Emotional and Physical Healing
                      • Harnessing Visualization and Breath for Healing
                        • The Science and Spirituality Behind Breathwork
                          • Pranayama: A Gateway to Inner Balance and Transformation
                            • Addressing Weaknesses and Imbalances Through Breath
                              • The Tangible Benefits of Breathwork and How to Practice

                              • About the Guest:

                                Amanda Mazarov is a certified breathwork, pranayama, and meditation instructor with profound expertise in helping people navigate through stress, fatigue, burnout, and emotional states such as anxiety and panic attacks. With a teaching focus rooted in Pranayama—an ancient yogic practice from India with a history spanning over 5,000 years—Amanda employs the transformative power of breathing techniques to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Beyond her role as an instructor, Amanda is the founder of PanoFlow, an online platform dedicated to sharing knowledge and techniques that harness the breath as a tool for wellness. Her approach to breathwork not only serves as a stress management tool but also deeply integrates with the body's natural healing processes, aiming to improve both physical health and emotional resilience. She believes in the breath's ability to ground individuals, bringing them into a present state of calm, and she is passionate about passing down the wisdom of ancient yogic practices to modern audiences seeking holistic health solutions.


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                                Youtube: PranaFlo Breathwork


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