Bhramari pranayam - The humming Bee Breath

Bharamari pranayam is name from the black indian bee called bharamari.The exhalation in this pranayam resembles the typical humming sound of a bee,which explains why it is named so.most conspicuous effect is that it relax the brain.Bharamari pranayam is very effective in instantly calming your mind down.

It is one of the best breathing exercises to release the mind of agitation, frustration or anxiety and get rid of anger.Practicing Bhramari pranayama benefits in reducing high blood pressure, fatigue, and mental stress.

Bhramari pranayama is usually performed after completing Anulom vilom to obtain its full potential.Bhramari pranayama is usually performed after completing Anulom vilom to obtain its full potential.

In a Bharamari  Pranayam, the ear is closed by thumb, eye is blocked by fingers and forehead is pressed to vibrate with higher amplitude. So the resonance of the brain’s metaphysical thinking is arrested and the concentration of mind is enhanced.

When the natural frequency of vibration is equal to forced frequency then resonance will occur provided no external interference. The vibration of thinking of a human body can be controlled if it can be resonated.

Brahmari forms vibrations in the brain. By these vibrations the cerebral cortex sends impulses directly to the hypothalamus, which controls the ‘Pituitary’ gland, the master of all glands.

This is Excellent breathing exercise for meditation, the mind concentration enhances.

How to practice Bharamari pranayam (The humming bee breath)

Step by steps

1.Find a silent place.take a mat and spread on place for comfortable setting.Take easy siting position on mat.mostly crossed leg siting is best for any pranayam but always sit on comfortable posture and the back should be straight.your head straight and let your palms rest on your knees. Do not do this in a lying down position. 

2.Breathe normally and relax the whole body.Keep the mouth closed and the teeth apart.Close your eyes and breath deeply.

3.Raise your arms up with the elbows out and close your ear lids or flaps with our thumb.do not apply any pressure.

4.Now place your index fingers above your eyebrows on your forehead.The two middle fingers should be placed over your closed eyes.The little fingers should be against the sides of your nostrils.applying very gentle pressure on side of your nose.

5.Now concentrate your mind on the area between your eyebrows.Inhale deeply and fill the lungs with full of air.keep your mouth close and a start creating The humming sound of "om" while you exhale.

6.You can also make a low-pitched sound but it is a good idea to make a high-pitched one for better results.However, do not strain yourself or force the breath at any point. Gradually build up your strength and take a break whenever needed.Breath in again and continue same practice 3-5 times in starting than you can  increase round as per your convenience.

Note :- 

1.Ensure that you are not putting your finger inside the ear but on the cartilage.

2.If you have an ear infection, avoid this breathing exercise until the infection disappears.

3.People with heart problems should not hold their breath when practicing this pranayam.

4.Do not eat a heavy meal before practicing the Bhramari pranayam and keep a gap of at least a few hours between the last meal and this exercise, as the breathing puts pressure on the lungs and diaphragm and can affect the digestive process.

5.Never force the breathing.

6.If you feel dizzy at any point, stop the exercise and continue with your normal breathing.

Benefits of Bhramari pranayam

Practicing Bhramari pranayama gives you instant way to relieve tension, anger and anxiety and let you to relax both physically and mentally.It is also effective as it improves concentration and memory and builds confidence.Moreover, the inhalation clears and vibrates the throat.

Other benefits of Bhramari include:

1.Invigorates the thyroid gland increasing metabolism.

2.Triggers serotonin release, resulting in balanced moods.

3.Cures the problems related to nervous system and  Effective against hypertension.

4.Helps balance blood sugar and oxidizes fats in the body.

5.Very good for Alzheimer's disease,Cures sinus problem and Balances hormonal secretion.

6.Practices like Bhramari pranayama act on the brain and produce quick and lasting relaxation.Regular practice of this pranayam can help improve concentration and alertness.

7.Bhramari pranayama is extremely beneficial to heart patients as it helps maintain overall working of the cardiovascular system.

8.It helps in releasing heat from the body through perspiration and helps you feel rejuvenated.

9.It is also very beneficial in regulating blood circulation within the body and lowering blood pressure.

10.Bhramari breathing exercises should be performed regularly for controlling respiratory disorders, asthma and thyroid problems. People suffering from heart disease and diabetes can also benefit greatly from bhramari pranayam.

11.Modern medical science has proved, if Bhramari practiced regularly during pregnancy it is believed to help regulate hormones and the Endocrine system regulated  to ensure a trouble-free labor and delivery.

12.The humming vibrations of the Bhramari pranayam activate the pituitary gland which is one of the major glands in the body.

13.This pranayam can help reduce migraines,treat paralysis and cure insomnia.

14.It enlivens the practitioners looks, improves the glamour of the face.

15.It has immediate positive effect on ears, nose, eyes and mouth.

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Bahya pranayam - External Breath

Bahya pranayam (External Breath) is named from Sanskrit word Baahya mean external and pranayam mean breathing technique.

In this you have to breath in and breath out than kept breath out side during the process.therefore this pranayam called as Bahya pranayam(external breath or external retention).

It should be done after kapalbhati pranayama.

Step by step process of Bahya pranayam (external breath or external retention).

1.Sit on the floor or on mat.take comfortable sitting in padmasan pose (lotus pose) or crossed leg posture.close your eyes keep your spinal cord and head straight.keep hand on knee.

2.Take a deep breath than exhale completely.after exhale hold your breath and try to pull your stomach upward as much as you can touch your chin to the chest.hold this position and breath as long as is comfortable.

3.The process of taking,leaving and holding breath should be in 1:2:3 ratio.if your taking 2 seconds for inhale so 4 second should be breath out and give 6 second for hold breath process.

4.When you feel like breathing in, take the breath throw it out again as before,without holding it up.

5.Same process repeat 5-10 times.


Note :- 

1.All pranayam should start in early morning after wake up on empty stomach.

2.People who have heart disease,blood pressure and cervical colitis should not attempt this practices. 

3.Woman in their period and pregnant or planning to become pregnant woman should  not try this. 

Benefits of Bahya pranayam

1.Improve the concentration power of mind.

2.Give you relief from stress.

3.You can extricate from all abdominal complains.(eg. Acidity,constipation,gastric problems,hernia)

4.Help to cures all the urinary and sperm related problems.give you relief from disease like Spermatorrhea,Premature Ejaculation.

5.Give you a good digestion and increase immunity power.

6.Very helpful to achieve the tranquility and self enlightenment. 

7.Most benefited for diabetes patients.

8.It cures the reproductive organs related complains. 

Bhastrika Pranayam - The Bellow’s Breath

Start yoga with Bhastrika Pranayam (The Bellow’s Breath).

Practices of Bhastrika Pranayam ( The Bellow's Breath).

1) Find a silent place.take a mat and spread on place for comfortable setting.

2) Take easy siting position on mat.mostly crossed leg siting is best for any pranayam but always sit on comfortable posture and the back should be straight.put your hands on knees.

3) Close your eyes and Start concentration on breath.Took a deep breath from both nostrils. wait for some seconds and breathe out.focus on your breathing and be relax.when you inhale air don't blow up your stomach that time your chest area should blow up.

4) Same thing repeat at 5-10 times.take deep breath than wait and breath out.

Morning time after when you take wake up is so suitable for bhastrika pranayam yoga.yoga can also do at evening before sleeping.It must be practiced for three months at least on a regular basis to get the benefits.It must be done for three to four rounds to get the desired results.

Note :-

1) You should avoid practicing bellows breath on a full stomach.wait at least two hours after eating.
2) If you are suffering from heart disease,high blood pressure or hernia.don't perform this pranayam.
3) Any pregnant woman don't try to perform with out consulting a doctor. 

Benefits of Bhastrika pranayam

1) It will increase the life of your lungs.

2) Helps in asthma,tonsil,allergies and thyroid.

3) Its give calmness to the mind.

4) it improve our immune system.

5) Bhastrika Pranayama refreshes the body and the mind.

6) Bhastrika Pranayama can sharp your mind.

7) Bhastrika Pranayama improves the circulation of blood in the body.

8) It is good for the lungs and the respiration system.

9) The Bhastrika Pranayama is extremely useful in weight loss.

10) Bhastrika Pranayama is very effective in keeping depression away.it control negative thoughts.

Stress and Negative thoughts

Disadvantages of negative thoughts ?

      "Stress make early dead".this statement proved by scientist.stress is mainly occur with negative thoughts.many people in world and most of scientist say stress is main reason behind any problem or disease but recently we don't have any remedies to come out from stress.largely people in the world choose the alcohol,cigarettes,sleeping dose or tablets.etc.to come out from stress but all thing is not good for your health in long term.so how to over come from stress.

     some of people in society who are related with spirituality they encourage people to do yoga to solve all problem which related with mind and stomach.stress is also incurred in this.after doing yoga they feel so comfortable therefore many scientist attracted toward yoga and they started new experiment.like how yoga react on body ? how is it possible to overcome from stress only doing yoga ?.they carried many experiment and most of they are still studying.they also prove that yoga is helpful for remove stress.

 Stress is reason of negative thoughts.when we start any work and start deep thinking about any person,subject..etc.and all negative thoughts come around our mind.finally we also get negative result and failure.most of success comes from experience and experiences comes from failure or bad experiences.so always keep moving.if you always think negative than you don't  switch on for new things or new start. negativeness spoil a person internally like he always feel helpless and react as looser.this kind of people mostly depends on luck and totally depends on god.

so mind and thought is your what you want to think negative or positive.my point of view think positive and be positive than positive thing will start to happen in our life.be happy.enjoy every moment of life.keep smiling.meet you soon.