Bhastrika Pranayama for Warmth
In Sanskrit Bhastrika means ‘bellows’. As a blacksmith blows his bellows rapidly, similarly you should move your breath rapidly.
Preparation
Read general guidelines for pranayama before starting this pranayama. - Sit on your favourite Asana (Padma asana, Vajra asana or Sukh asana) in a well ventilated room free from any distractions. Keep the waist, back, neck and spine erect. For the beginners, you can sit on a chair or sit cross legged on the yoga mat/ carpet keeping your back, neck and spine erect. Do not tax your body. Any time you feel discomfort, discontinue and take rest.
Steps- Inhale and exhale quickly twenty times like the bellows of the blacksmith. While inhaling and exhaling a hissing sound is produced. You should start with rapid expulsions of breath following one another in rapid succession.
- When the required number of expulsions, say ten for a round, is finished, the final expulsion is followed by a deepest possible inhalation.
- The breath is suspended as long as it could be done with comfort.
- Then deepest possible exhalation is done very slowly. The end of this deep exhalation completes one set of this pranayama.
- Rest a while after one set by taking a few normal breaths. Do three sets daily in the morning.
Benefits- Relieves inflammation of the throat, increases gastric fire, destroys phlegm, removes diseases of the nose.
- Cures asthama.
- It gives warmth to the body.
- It gives good appetite.
- Cures obesity and arthritis.
Caution- This pranayama is prohibited for heart patients and people with high blood pressure.
- If you experience any giddiness, stop the practice, take rest and do normal breathing.
- Bhastrika can be done both in the morning and evening in winter. In summer, do it in the morning only.
Return from Bhastrika Pranayama to Pranayama for Life
Guidelines for Pranayama
Rhythmic breathing and deep breathing Harmonise your body with your breath Alom Vilom Ideal Pranayama for Healthy Heart Agnisar Takes care of your abdomen/ digestive organs/intestines. Kapalabhati Ideal for respiratory system, boosts memory Surya Bhedi Warms up the body in winters Chandra Bhedi Cools the body in summer Ujjayi Cures asthama, cough, cold and diseases of nose and ears Bhramri Pranayama Increases blood circulation, stimulates thyroid glands Shitali Pranayama Has a cooling effect, makes you beautiful Shitkari Pranayama Has a cooling effect, makes you beautiful
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