How To Do Bhastrika Pranayama Step By Step
Bhastrika Pranayama is another type of Pranayama and we will see how to do Bhastrika Pranayama step by step. In previous posts, we have seen what pranayama is and its benefits.
Bhastrika Pranayama is also known as “bellows breath”. During this practice, you are involved in quick inhalation and exhalation along with hand movements.
By performing deep breathing during the practice you supply your body with more oxygen and it automatically energises you. Let’s go through Bhastrika Pranayama steps and benefits.
Before we go further and learn how to do Bhastrika Pranayama step by step, let’slook at a few precautions.
Though Bhastrika Pranayama is known to help you with your respiratory and digestive systems, we can’t afford to ignore air, water, and food-related illnesses.
So if you are already suffering from any of these it is suggested to consult your health care practitioner. If you are pregnant or have a monthly cycle do not perform the Bhastrika Pranayama.
How To Do Bhastrika Pranayama Step By Step
Let’s see how to do Bhastrika Pranayama
Before you start
It is suggested you sit in a Padmasana position during the practice of Bhastrika Pranayama.
If you are uncomfortable sitting in the Padmasana position, you can sit on a chair with an upright backrest to support your back and keep your spine straight. During the session, you can keep your eyes closed.
Bhastrika Pranayama Step
- Take in a deep breath and raise both your hands into the air touching your ears.
- So, inhaling and raising the hands are done together.
- Now you exhale with the force and you bring down your hands while your elbow touches your side stomach at rest. You can feel your hand pressure while you exhale.
- This hand movement supports your respiratory system to maximize inhale and exhale.
- Now you can immediately, breathe in with the same force and hand actions and exhale with force with hand coming down.
- A strong nasal sound will come while you exhale. The process should be rhythmic and maintain the speed as per your capacity.
- You can do a set of 10 inhale and exhale.
Bhastrika Pranayama Practice Duration/Set Suggestion
Practice 3 sets, with a few minutes break in between the sets. It is suggested to do the Bhastrika Pranayama on an empty stomach.
Bhastrika Pranayama Limitations
Do not perform the Bhastrika Pranayama if you have heart ailments, BP, fever, vertigo, and during pregnancy.
It is always recommended before starting any new health routine consult your health care practitioner.
Benefits of Bhastrika Pranayama:
There are many health benefits of Bhastrika Pranayama along with the spiritual benefits.
- It helps our respiratory and digestive system
- It helps our lungs to generate additional phlegm during practice.
- Deep breathing during the practice increases the Oxygen in the blood.
- Forced exhale strengthens abdominal muscles.
- Bhastrika pranayama helps to keep our minds calm
- It takes away a lazy feeling and you will feel full of energy.
- It helps to improve the blood circulation process in the body.
Bhastrika Pranayama Benefits for Skin
During Bhastrika Pranayama practice your oxygen supply to the skin increases, which helps in clearing the accumulated toxins in the blood. This will promote healthy and glowing skin.
Bhastrika Pranayama Benefits for Brain
Regular practice of Bhastrika Pranayama will help to cool down your brain and thus helpful to fight against tension and anxiety.
Bhastrika Pranayama for Weight Loss
Forceful exhalation provides warmth and heat to the body as your stomach muscle get activated.
This one type of physical activity, and can help you in some way in your goal of weight loss.
FAQ – How To Do Bhastrika Pranayama
What Is Bhastrika Pranayama?
Bhastrika Pranayama is a breathing practice, in which you are involved in quick inhalation and exhalation along with hand movements.
What are the advantages of Bhastrika?
- Strong respiratory and digestive system
- It helps our lungs to generate additional phlegm.
- Increases the Oxygen in the blood.
Final Words:
Bhastrika pranayama for beginners is one of the easy ways of learning the pranayama technique.
When you are practicing Bhastrika Pranayama, the amount of oxygen in your body is balanced. So, regular practice will make your lungs strong and help keep them heathy.
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