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PRANAYAMA EXERCISES (THREAD)
There are many different types of Pranayama exercises, but here are 7 Pranayama exercises that have the most practical benefits for everyday life as well as evidence-based research to support them, including:
There are many different types of Pranayama exercises, but here are 7 Pranayama exercises that have the most practical benefits for everyday life as well as evidence-based research to support them, including:
Omkar: Chanting and extending the exhale with AUM mantra.
For relaxation and cooling the body, preparing for Yoga asanas, and a useful exercise to help you get into flow state.
For relaxation and cooling the body, preparing for Yoga asanas, and a useful exercise to help you get into flow state.
Anulom Vilom/Nadi Shodhana: Alternate nostril breathing.
To activate the whole brain, for relaxation, and preparing for Yoga asanas.
To activate the whole brain, for relaxation, and preparing for Yoga asanas.
Bhastrika: Bellow breathing.
For energizing the body and mind, cleansing the body, oxygenating the brain, and balancing the Ayurvedic Doshas
For energizing the body and mind, cleansing the body, oxygenating the brain, and balancing the Ayurvedic Doshas
Kapalbhati: Rapid forced exhales while pulling in the abdomen.
For getting rid of stale stomach gases, clearing the sinuses, increasing energy levels.
For getting rid of stale stomach gases, clearing the sinuses, increasing energy levels.
Kumbhaka: Breath retention either on inhale (puraka/antar) or on exhale (rechaka/bahir).
Promotes healing, deep meditation, builds COâ‚‚ tolerance (when held on exhale).
Promotes healing, deep meditation, builds COâ‚‚ tolerance (when held on exhale).
Ujjayi: Constricting the throat to slow down and control airflow in and out of the lungs.
For relaxing, relieving headaches, clearing sinuses, and cleansing the body of built-up toxins.
For relaxing, relieving headaches, clearing sinuses, and cleansing the body of built-up toxins.
Kaki Mudra: Drinking air.
For cleansing the bowels and promoting the growth of good bacteria, also reduces hunger pangs during a fast.
For cleansing the bowels and promoting the growth of good bacteria, also reduces hunger pangs during a fast.
