
Dog-like breathing technique.
Dog-like breathing technique.
Pranayama and Oxygen Levels: Traditionally, pranayama is not primarily focused on directly increasing oxygen levels in the blood. While some pranayama techniques might have a secondary effect on oxygen saturation, the main goals are often different. These can include: CO2 Tolerance and Breath Holding: While CO2 tolerance plays a role in breath-holding, it’s not the…
The adjective “Bhramari” can be translated from Sanskrit as “sweet as honey” or “that which produces ecstasy.” This powerful pranayama practice, often associated with the sound of a bee’s hum, evokes feelings of calm and inner joy. Bhramari pranayama has an immediate relaxing effect on the brain. When practiced consistently, even for just a few…
Sit in a comfortable, upright position, such as Sukhasana (easy pose) or Vajrasana (diamond pose). Close your eyes gently and take a few deep breaths to relax your body and mind. Curl the tip of your tongue into a U-shape, resembling a rolled-up tube. Inhale slowly and deeply through the curled tongue as if you…
A State where there is no inhalation, no exhalation, and no mind. Kumbhaka, in yogic practices, refers to the retention of breath—holding the breath after inhalation or exhalation. It is often seen as a state of profound stillness and concentration, where there is no conscious breath movement, and the practitioner can transcend ordinary thought patterns….