PRANAYAMA BENEFITS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW



What is pranayama?

“Prana” is the power that gives strength to our minds and keeps our bodies alive. “Prana” refers to our life force and “Aayam” means to regulate. If the life force is strong then the mind remains happy, peaceful, and enthusiastic.

Benefits of pranayama

  1. Improves digestion
  2. Relieves stress
  3. Helps you burn calories
  4. Induces peace and relaxation
  5. Balance your heart rate
  6. Build lungs capacity
  7. Calms the body and mind

 

Types of pranayama

Bhastrika Pranayama (Breath of fire):- Meaning of Bhastrika the “blower” means a tool used by a blacksmith to increase the flame of coal. Pranayama means expanding the air of life. Air is exhaled rapidly like a bellows for breathing, and at the same time, the breath is taken inward with the same speed. It brings peace to one's body and mind.

Benefits of bhastrika pranayama: - Bhastrika Pranayama can be beneficial in relieving these three doshas Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

  1. It improves blood circulation
  2. Helps to stronger the lungs
  3. Improves your concentration
  4. Increase appetite
  5. Cure asthma, headache, migraine, neurological problems, and depression
  6. Keep away the heart-related problem

 

Kumbhaka Pranayama (Breath retention):- While doing any pranayama, three actions are performed, laxative, puraka, and kumbhaka. While doing Kumbhak Pranayama, the breath is kept in or out. By practicing Kumbhak Pranayama, you can remain healthy throughout your life.

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