Yoga Breathing & Warm-Ups : Yoga Three-Part Breath

The immediate effects of yoga are noticable--a more relaxed state, more energy, and a feeling of openness. Many flutists begin their yoga practice in a quest to improve breathing technique and to learn relaxation techniques to ease performance anxiety. Watch the video linked below on the Three Part Yoga Breath. This is a good place to start if you're new to yoga and would like to see how your breathing technique might benefit from yoga breathing.I highly recommend finding a local teacher to begin your practice.

You will gain the greatest benefit by having a guide. I started my yoga practice almost 7 months ago in a quest to destress, but now I'm on a quest to see how continued practice can benefit flute playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YumVsAhcGEU