Yoga as we know it

Some know it as Asanas
Others use it as synonymous to Kriya & Pranayams
And some mix it with Mudras

And for me it is each as well as all of the above. Yoga is to bring all in alignment Mind & Body & Breath (MBB).

All Asanas, Kriyas, Pranayams & Mudras help do that

Though each element is special and has its significance but each is working for the MBB harmony.

What is in the Name : Tree pose

Balancing on one foot with a steady gaze at a distant point.

A firm trunk & flexible branches can hold up against a storm.

A mind, body & breath when aligned can stand up to challenges.

Breathing types

There are many breathing techniques.

Some are Kriyas (cleansing breaths) and some are Pranayama (contemplative, meditative or relaxing)

Am still learning the technical names etc, but here are few names 

1. Kalpa Bhati / fire breath
2. Bhastrika
3. Alom Vilom / Alternate breathing
4. Nadi Shodhan : alternate breathing with holding breath
5. Ujjai Breath
6. Bhamri
7. A-U-M kar breath 
8. 3 part breathing / Yogic breathing ( Abdomen/ Chest /Carvicular)
9. Cat, Dog & Rabbit breaths . Done in the animal posture and relatively shallow breathing.