This presentation is a boon for patients of various breathing disorders such as Bronchial Asthma, Emphysema and Bronchitis. It offers an integrated approach of Yoga practices designed to eradicate the root cause of their suffering. The core of this presentation is an excellent depiction of the Hathenas, a unique set of Hatha Yoga practices from the Gitananda Yoga Tradition. These Forcing Techniques help us to breathe consciously into different areas of our lungs by means of physical posturing coupled with deep and controlled breathing. The Hathenas develop strong, healthy, and robust lungs and help expand our lung capacity while developing efficient and healthy breathing patterns. Important Pranayamas and Yogic relaxation are also introduced as most modern disorders have a strong psychosomatic, stress-related origin. These practices will add a new dimension to your present practice of Yoga. Track Information: SECTION 1: HATHENAS TO INCREASE BREATH CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE LOW CHEST AREA (ADHAM PRANAYAMA) - Sapurna Ushthra Asana (I and II), Purna Ushthra Asana and Sapurna Shasha Asana. SECTION 2: HATHENAS TO INCREASE BREATH CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE MIDDLE CHEST AREA (MADHYAM PRANAYAMA) - Sapurna Matsya Asana , Ardha Matsya Asana , Matsya Asana and Purna Shasha Asana. SECTION 3: HATHENAS TO INCREASE BREATH CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE UPPER CHEST AREA (ADHYAM PRANAYAMA) - Sapurna Maha Mudra, Purna Maha Mudra , Bala Asana and Paripurna Shasha Asana. SECTION 4: HATHENAS TO INCREASE BREATH CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE WHOLE LUNG AREA (MAHAT YOGA PRANAYAMA) - Sharabha Asana, Chiri Kriya and Vyagraha Pranayama. SECTION 5: PRANAYAMAS TO IMPROVE CARDIO RESPIRATORY FUNCTION - Mukha Bhastrika, Anu Nasika Pranayama, Kukkriya Pranayama, Surya Pranayama and Pranava Pranayama. SECTION 6: SHAVA ASANA: RELAXATION FOR THE BODY AND MIND - Shavasana with awareness and Savitri Pranayama. Made by International Centre for Yoga Education and Research at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry.