#10 - Simon Borg-Olivier on Bandhas, Pranayama eligibility, value of CO2 and the Wim Hof Method
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"Once we have established natural breathing with postures, then we are ready for Pranayama!" - Simon Borg-Olivier
Simon Borg-Olivier has been studying traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for more than 50 years. He has studied with one of the greatest Yogic masters of the 20th century - B.K.S Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, and T.K.V Desikachar.
Also, he has co-authored 2 books out of which the Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga Course is a definite read. Today he helps everyone restore their natural posture fusing traditional eastern wisdom with western medical science.
Topics Discussed:
- The importance of breathing for performing an asana (01:37 )
- What are Bandhas & why should we practice Bandhas (07:08 )
- How Jalandhara Bandha could help you clear your sore throat and help smooth thyroid function (14:53 )
- How practicing Pranayama with slow long deep breaths could be harmful (17:03 )
- What is True Yoga (26:13 )
- Does Breathing less helps in increasing Life Span and the role of CO2 (29:36 )
- His perspective of Wim Hof's method (37:33 )
- Why the modern world needs a dynamic meditation practice (46:10 )
- His message for everyone (49:53 )
Links
- Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga By Simon Borg-Olivier - https://www.amazon.in/Applied-Anatomy-Physiology-Simon-Borg-Oliver/dp/1921080000
- BKS Iyengar
- K. Pattabhi Jois
- T. K. V. Desikachar
- Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_on_Yoga
- A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy by NC Paul's Book published in 1851 - https://books.google.co.in/books/about/A_Treatise_on_the_Yoga_Philosophy.html?id=CZmNNpTy7VUC&redir_esc=y
- Bohr Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohr_effect
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Contact Simon Borg-Olivier:
Instagram: @simonsynergy
Website: https://simonborgolivier.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/simonborgolivier
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Instagram - @theyogaconversations
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