Pranayama is the yogic practice of breathing that cultivates a deep connection with the flow of life force throughout the body. Breath practices deliver prana to every cell and balance the nervous system. Ayurvedic Doctor, Vasant Lad, says pranayama destroys all disease. Disease is when prana becomes stagnant. Brahmari breath can reduce anxiety, expand joy and allow you to relax in your body!
How to do brahmari breath (bee breath)
Begin by closing off ears and eyes with thumbs in your ears and fingers over your eyes. Inhale through your nose allowing your abdomen to expand. Exhale a breath thru closed mouth- humming. The hum or buzz creates a vibration throughout your head and throat. Start with 7 inhales and exhales. Rest and notice how you feel. Contraindicated for those with chest pain, extremely high blood pressure, a recent history of epilepsy or ear infection.
Benefits according to Dr Vasant Lad:
- Stimulates the thyroid gland increasing metabolism
- Balances hormones
- Activates serotonin release for balanced moods
- Balances high blood sugar
- Oxidizes fat
- Balances logic and intuition – the two hemispheres of the brain
- Used for Alzheimer’s disease.
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