Many health care providers have addressed the importance of keeping the lungs healthy, especially during the pandemic. The classical practice of deergha swasam (deep, 3 part-breathing) is an ideal practice for its health—body/mind—and spiritual benefits. This practice, taught here by Swami Asokananda (senior monk, Integral Yoga teacher trainer, president of Integral Yoga Institute of New York) has been a part of the Integral Yoga Hatha class for over 50 years.
