I have a yoga student who smokes. She isn’t quite ready to quit but has plans to do so in 3 months. What, if any, pranayama would be appropriate for her right now? What poses? And when she is trying to quit, what will help? Thanks, Zoe
Main practice should be Kapalabhati done as much as she can do without hyperventilating. It can also be done during all spinal twists, 20-30 times for 3 rounds are good. Intercostal breathing will also help when she is serious. That can be very uncomfortable for active smokers and it brings up congestion and perhaps a coughing attack. All poses are good of course emphasize back bends like camel, fish and Shoulderstand. Major issue is making a resolution not merely a decision to stop.