Prana translates to life force and ayama translates to extend, expand, freedom or release. Ayama can also mean restraint or control. We extend, expand and control our bioenergetics, mindset and emotions by practising pranayama (breath control).
Breath control focuses our attention and regulates our emotion. It releases emotional trauma trapped in muscular tensions.
Breath rate and depth is at the heart of homeostasis, allostasis and allostatic systems and energy flowing through our system (bioenergetics).
Pranaclimb is a science-based book. Breathing modulates neural, cognitive and emotional processes. Controlled breathing anchors us in the present moment where we are able to update our beliefs and regulate our emotions, cognition, and physiology.
Pranaclimb is a reference book with a practice for climbers and yogins. It is based on 30+ years of climbing, 20 years of yoga practice, instructing, coaching and guiding and 7 years of research in breathing (anatomy and physiology, psychology, neurobiology, and sports science).
Current peer-reviewed science supports the effectiveness of conscious, controlled breathing in life (psychological, emotional, spiritual and physical health) and sports performance.
Breathing has immediate and potent effects on our mind-body (psychophysiological) relationship and increases our resilience and ability topush out of our comfort zone.
