Breathing Techniques

Interval or interrupted breathing:

In this type of breathing, the student is instructed to pauses and hold the breath during the inhalation or exhalation, or both. It is a good way to begin to learn to control the breath, especially if you are looking to try more advance yoga breathing techniques.
Try it:

1. Inhale fully.
2. Release one-third of the breath.
3. Pause.
4. Release another third of the breath.
5. Pause.
6. Exhale the rest of the breath.
7. Repeat.
8. If you like, you can then do a couple rounds of interrupted breathing during exhalation.