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Within the broad landscape of his teachings, Baba Ramdev is especially known for emphasizing pranayama, or yogic breathing, as central to practice. Among these techniques, Kapalbhati (often described as a forceful exhalation with passive inhalation) and Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) are repeatedly highlighted and widely associated with his public sessions. Alongside these, Bhastrika (a vigorous bellows-like breath) and Ujjayi (a controlled, slightly constricted breath) are also presented as important methods for cultivating vitality and steadiness. These breathing practices are not merely preparatory exercises in his approach; they are treated as primary disciplines in their own right, often occupying a substantial portion of his instruction.
In terms of physical postures, several asanas recur consistently in his demonstrations and teachings. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Shalabhasana (Locust Pose), and Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) are frequently taught together, forming a kind of triad for strengthening the back and opening the front of the body. Forward-bending and inversion postures such as Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Halasana (Plough Pose), Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand), and Matsyasana (Fish Pose) also feature prominently, suggesting a balanced engagement with both the front and back of the body, as well as with circulation and alignment. These asanas, when practiced in a steady and attentive manner, are presented as accessible yet potent tools for physical and energetic refinement.
Standing and foundational postures also occupy a meaningful place in his repertoire. Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) are commonly used to cultivate grounding, balance, and structural awareness, while twisting forms such as Vakrasana and other simple standing twists are introduced to encourage spinal mobility and internal cleansing. In many of his sequences, these standing poses frame or prepare the practitioner for more demanding floor postures and pranayama, creating a rhythm that alternates between effort and ease. Through this blend of breathing techniques and asanas, his method invites practitioners to approach yoga not merely as physical exercise, but as a disciplined, integrated path toward greater clarity, resilience, and inner equilibrium.