Who can control his breath, can control his mind.
Pranayama means regulation of breath.
Normal breathing in a person is about 15-18 times per minute.
With constant yoga practice we aim to reduce it to 8-10 times per minute.
Calming down your breath you can:
- Calm down your mind
- Slow down your time of response
- Improve your listening skills
Quick response usually spoil everything.
By slowing down your breath and therefore your reactions, you will automatically have more time to think and offer a better response. And you will listen better to others, which will be translated into more love to them and more love coming to you.
Just by breathing consciously.