Warning : Pranayama must be learnt under expert guidance and after consultation from your physician.
Types |
How to Do? |
What good it does ? |
Sukha Pranayama (VictoriousBreath) |
Keep the palms on the knees and observe your... More |
Provides deep relaxation to the mind and body. |
Kapalbhati(Cleansing Breath) |
Sit erect. Exhale through both nostrils, contracting the... More |
Cleans capillaries of the remotest part of the body. |
Bhastrika (Bellows Breath) |
Sit erect. Keep the left hand on the left knee in Gyan... More |
Very good for the respiratory system. |
Sheetali (Cooling Breath) |
Sit erect. Keep both palms on the knees in Gyan Mudra... More |
Good for liver , spleen, and is a good blood purifier. |
Bhramari (Bee Breath) |
Sit erect. Inhale slowly and deeply through the nose... More |
Promotes a clear voice and is recommended for singers. |
Sukha Pranayama
Warning : Pranayama must be learnt under expert guidance and after consultation from your physician.
Sit comfortably in any meditative posture. Sit erect. Keep the palms on the knees and observe your natural breathing. Feel the breath flowing and out of the lungs. Let the breathing be natural. Feel the abdominal movement while breathing. While inhaling , let the abdominal wall move out and while exhaling let it move in. Keep your mind clear, only "observing" your breathing. While inhaling, feel the power and energy flow and while exhaling imagine throwing out tension, stress and disease.
What good can this do?
- Provides deep relaxation to the body and mind.
- Strengthens the nervous system and respiratory system.
- Improves concentration.
- Relieves stress , depression and hypertension.
Kapalbhati
Warning : Pranayama must be learnt under expert guidance and after consultation from your physician.
Sit comfortably in any meditative posture. Sit erect. Exhale through both nostrils, contracting the middle and lower abdomen portions. Release the contractions quickly and immediately follow with another forceful exhalation . Inhale passively and effortlessly. Gradually increase the frequency to about 100 strokes/minute. After the round take a deep breath and gradually exhale.
What good can this do?
- Cleans capillaries of the remotest part of the body.
- Purifies the frontal portion of the brain.
- Aid in combating asthma, diabetes, and chronic bronchitis besides other nervous disorders.
- Cleans the nasal passages.
Bhastrika
Warning : Pranayama must be learnt under expert guidance and after consultation from your physician.
Sit comfortably in any meditative posture. Sit erect. Keep the left hand on the left knee in Gyan Mudra . Fold the index and the middle fingers of the right hand to touch the palm. Close the right nostril with the right thumb. Exhale through the left nostril and immediately inhale forcefully. Quickly open the right nostril by closing the left nostril and repeat the procedure. Keep repeating this pattern quickly gradually increasing the speed of inhalation and exhalation. Simultaneously contract and expand the abdominal muscles and slowly return to the initial speed .
What good can this do?
- Very good for the respiratory system including the diaphragm and the bronchial tubes.
- Improves function of digestive organs.
- Helps reducing excess fat in the abdominal region.
Sheetali
Warning : Pranayama must be learnt under expert guidance and after consultation from your physician.
Sit comfortably in any meditative posture. Sit erect. Keep both palms on the knees in Gyan Mudra. Draw out the tongue. Roll it up from the sides to form a tube like opening. Slowly suck the air through it and fill the lungs completely. After full inhalation withdraw the tongue and close the mouth. Hold the breath for sometime and then slowly exhale through the nose. Repeat required number of times.
What good can this do?
- Useful in treating fever.
- Good for liver , spleen, and is a good blood purifier.
- Reduces tension and high blood pressure.
- Cools the nervous system.
Bhramari
Warning : Pranayama must be learnt under expert guidance and after consultation from your physician.
Sit comfortably in any meditative posture. Sit erect. Inhale slowly and deeply through the nose. Let the inhalation caress the throat area. Then gently plug the ears with the respective index fingers and closed eyes. Exhale slowly producing a long and continuous humming sound. Enjoy the sound and vibrations produced during these breathing techniques.
What good can this do?
- Promotes a clear voice and is recommended for singers.
- Beneficial for pregnant women and in labour preparation.
- Makes an impact on the mind, producing peace and joy.