This Breathing Technique Will Change How Your Body Feels | Full Yogic Breath | Dirgha Pranayama

Most of us are breathing with about a third of our lung capacity. Not because anything is wrong - but because stress, habit, and the pace of modern life have gradually made the breath smaller than it was designed to be. In this practice we work with Dirgha pranayama, the three part breath, combined with an extended exhale. Together they wake up the full depth of the lungs, activate the diaphragm, and send the nervous system a clear and direct signal. You can rest now. This is one of the most complete nervous system tools in the yogic tradition. Simple, safe, and something you will feel from the very first round. We move through awareness, regulation, and reconnection. Teaching first, then a full guided practice. No experience needed. Safe for all bodies including pregnancy. 00:00 Why the breath becomes shallow 00:30 What Dirgha pranayama is and why it works 01:00 The three chambers of the lungs explained 02:30 The extended exhale and the nervous system 03:30 Demonstration of Technique 04:52 Practice begins 26:54 Reconnection and closing - - - - - - - - 🌿 Welcome to The Conscious Yoga, a community for anyone who wants to live with more awareness, resilience, and intention. Every practice here moves through Awareness, Regulation, and Reconnection, ancient yogic wisdom for modern life. New practices every week. Subscribe and practice with us. 🙏 - - - - - - - - The Conscious Yoga recommends consulting your physician before beginning any new breathwork or exercise programme. By participating, you agree that you do so at your own risk. #pranayama #nervousystemregulation #breathwork #theconsciousyoga #flowwithrekha #dirgha pranayama #fullyogicbreath