Pranayama deals with the subtle life force. Prana essentially means the energy that is needed to sustain our physical body and in the absence of which our body would perish. It is this prana that nourishes the mind and keeps our body alive. This prana creates the aura around our body and flows through thousands of nadis in our body and also the various chakras of the body. The quality and the quantity of the prana that flows into our body determines the state of our body. With pranayama, both the quality as well as the quantity of the prana improves and thus one’s physical health, as well as a mental state, is improved, and one becomes very calm and peaceful. Hence, it is essential that one practices pranayama Yoga.
* Bhastrika Pranayam
Bhastrika Pranayama is an excellent yoga practice to cure many chronic ailments such as asthma, arthritis, arthritis, depression, hypertension, and much more. It is also known as bellow breathing as it resembles like someone is blowing the bellows.
* Kapalbharti PranayamKapalbharti Pranayam is one of the most famous breathing exercises and is one of the top 7 pranayamas. If Baba Ramdev is to be believed, then this breathing technique is powerful enough to reduce stress, tone the tummy, and improve kidney health and much more.
* Bahya PranayamIn Sanskrit, bahya means outside. Hence, this pranayamas yoga breathing technique essentially concentrates on exhaling and hence, is also known as external breathing. This pranayama is most efficient in curing many stomach-related issues such as constipation, acidity, hernia, gastric issues, etc.
* Anulom Vilom Pranayam Anulom Vilom is also called as alternate nostril breathing. It is a very powerful breathing technique to cure respiratory problems, including asthma. This pranayama balances the nadis purifies the energy body and thus activates the higher consciousness.
* Bhramri PranayamaThis yoga breathing technique derives its name from the Indian Black bee, also known as the Bhramri. This pranayama is very effective in calming down the mind. So the next time when you get frustrated, angry, or anxious, you know which pranayama you need to practice. It is an instant stress buster and can be practised anywhere – At the home, office, kitchen, or anywhere else for that matter.