Four Basic Yoga Breathing Techniques

NO.1 Dirgha Pranayama It's important, right from the beginning, to learn to breathe deeply and slowly in a controlled manner. This is known as dirgha pranayama (or simply, long or prolonged breathing). The greatest amount of prana is absorbed by the nerve endings which line the lungs. Shallow breathing limits the amount of absorption, and therefore is a major cause of many of the chronic health problems that people face. The re-establishment of deep, full breathing is so important to re-gaining and maintaining good health. Method
Sit comfortably with your eyes closed and spine straight
Allow yourself to breathe naturally for a few minutes, letting go of any tension in your body and calming your mind.
In the beginning breathe in and out deeply through the nose several times to ventilate the air that might have been stagnating in the respiratory tracts.
After several ventilating breaths, exhale the air through the mouth, trying to empty the lungs. Maintain the empty lungs for a moment, without straining or forcing yourself.
Inhale slowly and uniformly through the nose, filling your lungs with as much air as possible. Hold your breath with your lungs filled with air for a moment, but again do not force yourself to hold it for too long. In time, you will manage to hold your breath for longer intervals.
Slowly and uniformly exhale through the mouth, avoiding an explosive elimination of the air.
Note: Do every step in a controlled and calm manner.
Relax and take a few comfortable breaths in your own rhythm, and then try again a little deeper, as described above.
Again relax your breath for a few rounds when you feel the urge to do so.
Try a third set, without forcing yourself too much, or overdoing it.
When complete, lie down (in Shava Asana) and breathe in a relaxed fashion, inhaling and exhaling only through the nose now. Allow your body to let go of all tension, while at the same time just keeping your attention on your breath without trying to affect or direct it in any way. Try to maintain your attention for at least 5 minutes before allowing yourself to let go off all efforts and relax completely.

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