Introduction:
Hello there everyone this article as said earlier will focus much more on the pranayama the way we can control our breath and also detox our body and also improve our lung capacity.
So i have incorporated all the important points regarding pranayama
so that everyone can easily understand them . So learn this yoga method and
stay healthy everyday.
Pranayama is also called as as
you al should have come across many articles that will describe it as
Pranayama - called as prana or
pran or simple life source with which we are alive.
Yama- as the one of the ways to
control such activity.
Note: that pranayama is always
used in every part of the yoga asanas every posture we do also in our day to
day activities.
So yeah let us begin
so the basically Five types of
the breathing are always there in pranayama as its the base
1. breathing via alternate
nostrils( also called nadishodhana)
2. Kapalbhati Pranayama
2. (Ujjayi) means during a
victory the way we breath
4. Sitali Pranayama
3. honeybee humming way of
breathing( also called bhramari)
4. (bhastrika) simply heating the
body via flow of the breath like the blacksmiths does with the fire
Let me get you all the
interesting facts regarding these ways of breathing and it’s benefits to
your body
· Improves sensors of ours both in hearing and also sensations
· Enhances our lungs capacity which is important now a days as we all have to fight lungs related diseases
· Improves mind and body co-ordination which will help both in handling any tasks with concentration and we will also stay more conscious
· Also the most important part is that the stress is also reduced
So yes , let me describe all the four method of breathing patterns and way to do it
Pro tip:
At the initial time of practice it can be done for 5minutes and as you a become regular to it you can do them for 10 minutes to half n’ hour or even 1 hour or 2 hours.
Pro tip : Nadi shodhana can be done at any time
Breathing via alternate nostrils( also called nadi-shodhana)
Way to do it ( nadi-shodhana)
·
One
can do this even while laying down or at a sitting posture such as these below
mentioned
·
One
has to first exhale and then close one of his/her nostril and then inhale via
other nostril
·
Similary
do this via other nostril
How long to hold breath and release or relax ( in nadishodhana)
·
If
you are a beginner then you have to breathe in for tik-tik 4 seconds then hold the breath for tik -tik
8 seconds , then release the holded air for again 4 seconds.
·
Do
this upto 10 to 15 cycles and see the result --- you will be calm refreshed,
also your anxiety , nervousness, will be reduced.
Kapalbahathi Pranayama
So this
exercise is something which one who kinds of feel as if there is anose blockage
or mucus formation or even if the breathe is blocked in airways of the nostrils
this kapalbhathi can be used to clean that
Way to do it:(Kapalbahathi Pranayama)
·
First
sit in a posture as mentioned then first keep in mind that while breathing in
the stomach part should go towards back or spinal cord
·
So do
breathe in for 4 to 8 seconds if a pro do more than that
·
Breathe
out very fast via nostril as if mucus too may come out as it’s a cleaning
process for your lungs
·
Next,
repeat this via counting the exhalations almost 30 times if you feel strange
reduce it upto 15
(Ujjayi) the ocean like sound inside your mouth
The power of ujjayi is great it simply
will create an energetic like feel also helps in increasing the lung capacity.
Way to do it: (Ujjayi)
·
First
sit on padmasana or sukhasana
·
Then
simply breathe in via both the nostrils
for 1 to 2 seconds
·
Then
breathe out but not normal one
·
Breathe
out via both nostril in such a slow pace
so that you can hear the breeze sound inside the mouth that is travelling via
nostrils
·
If
you have enough time repeat it for 25 to 30 times if not you can do minimum
as much as you want.
Sitali Pranayama (cool mint
naturally)
The main aim of this pranayama is
to make your mouth as cool as mint or halls when put inside your mouth. Usually
when someone feels heat or burning sensation in mouth they can try it out.
Way to do it: (Sitali Pranayama)
·
So to
do this one as to first fold their outer part of a tongue such that it it looks
like a parabola inverted and mouth or
lips portion in small “O” shape
·
Do
inhale while keeping the tongue in a parabola inverted shape then you will feel the cooling effect and also the
hissing sound
·
Exhale
via nostrils and close the mouth while exhaling.
Note: If one is unable to fold
their tongue in such a shape then simply do it in normal flat manner.
Bhramari Pranayama
Well the Indian bee like effect
of humming is something very effective let us see how we can perform it
·
First
sit in a comfortable position with your awesome back or spine in vertical or
straight position
·
Second
one but most important is to do this in “Yoni mudra” also called as shanmukhi mudra
Note:
One has to close their ear via thumb, and keep the forefinger near eyes, also
the middle finger near the nose and index finger at the cheeks point but don’t
join the teeth upper and lower in mouth there should be minimum gap and mouth
must be in closed position.
·
The
breathing should be via nostrils and not via mouth, while exhaling one has produce the humming
sound like “Hummmmm” .
You can do this for 5,10 minutes
and also very effective in reducing the stress, anger, anxiety too most
importantly improves focus , concentration of mind.
So let us move on the next
pranayama Well this one is something special.
Bhastrika
The next level of breathing exercise which is
a great exercise for increasing the activity in terms of providing a better
digestion , also helps in building strong lung capacity. So let’s begin without
wasting any time.
Way to do it:(Bhastrika)
·
First
sit in sukhasana or any sitting posture with spine straight
·
Then
now inhale such that your bodys chest expands also the along with the abdomen
part too simply the stomach part also stretch while inhaling.
·
Then
exhale very quickly
·
Simply
try to do breathe in and out 3 times to 4 times within a second you will feel
the burning sensation in your abdomen area also the lungs will become strong .
·
At
the beginning , one may feel akward but for awesome health do it
Actually this bhastrika pranayama
is also known as the asana which yogis and other yoga practitioner do to warm
up and before performing advance level
of yoga poses.
For more in detail read Bhastrika
Pranayama
Conclusion :
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spread the knowledge and know how on pranayama more interesting and elaborated
topics are on the way so yeah Also be
healthy and learn yoga . See you all in the next article.