Breathwork and Pranayama for Effective Meditation | The Kriya Yoga Podcast IS22

2026-04-20

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Bryan Crigler shares a practical and insightful exploration of breathwork, pranayama, and their role in deepening meditation. This talk was recorded during the Kriya Yoga March Equinox Retreat and focuses on how the breath serves as a bridge between the physical body and the subtle experience of prana. Bryan combines traditional yogic teachings with modern breath science, offering clear guidance on how breathing patterns influence the nervous system, mental states, and meditative depth. He explains the importance of nasal breathing,...

Bryan combines traditional yogic teachings with modern breath science, offering clear guidance on how breathing patterns influence the nervous system, mental states, and meditative depth. He explains the importance of nasal breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and respiratory efficiency, along with simple techniques to calm the mind, regulate stress, and prepare for meditation.

This episode also introduces key concepts such as pranic sensitivity, the nadis (energy channels), and how breathwork supports awareness of subtle energy within Kriya Yoga practice. Listeners will gain practical tools to improve focus, reduce anxiety, and access deeper states of meditation through conscious breathing.

Whether you are new to pranayama or looking to refine your Kriya Yoga practice, this episode offers grounded instruction that connects ancient wisdom with modern understanding.

To learn more about Bryan Crigler's offerings as a Kriya Yoga Meditation Facilitator, please visit: https://www.kriyayogamidwest.com/

Note: This episode includes guided practice sessions. Be responsible and only practice in safe circumstances and with the approval of your healthcare providers.

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