Ashtang Yoga: The Art of Well-Being

In this episode, I discuss the Nadi Shodhan Pranayam also called the Anulom Vilom Pranayam, along with its medical benefits. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, I discuss Bhastrika Pranayam, both the standard Bhastrika and some variations. I also discuss the benefits of the same. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, I discuss Mahabandh, which comprises the Moola Bandh, Uddiyan Bandh, and the Jalandhar Bandh, along with their benefits. I then discuss how to do Mahabandh. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Three cleansing kriyas follow Kapal Bhati Pranayam. They are, Agnisaar Kriya, Nauli Kriya, and Mahabandh. In this episode I discuss the first two. I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode I list the 6 most common Pranayams and concentrate on one in particular: Kapal Bhati. Kapal Bhati has many medical benefits which I also describe in the episode. I hope you enjoy it.

In this episode I discuss 7 different hasth mudras for Pranayam. The mudras are related to the five elements (water, earth, space, air, and fire), and is said to provide different medical benefits. I also provide an easy pneumonic to remember the mudras. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, I discuss how to prepare oneself for Pranayam, and where to do it. I also discuss precautions one must take to avoid injuries while doing Pranayam especially if one has recently undergone an operation. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, I describe the benefits of the 4th stage of Ashtang Yog, Pranayam, in a scientific and medical way. I hope you enjoy this episode!- Dr. Archana Dubey

In this first episode of my Podcast on the Art of Well-being, I give an introduction on the 8 stages (Ashtang) of Yoga. In detail, I then explain the first and second stages, Yam and Niyam. I hope you will enjoy!