Types of pranayam & benifits of pranayam

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Pranayama is one of the eight limbs of yoga. There are eight processes in Ashtanga yoga ? yam, aniyam, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, meditation, and samadhi. Pranayama = Prana + dimension. It literally means - 'prolonging prana (breathing)' or 'prolonging prana (life force)'. (Pranayama does not mean 'controlling the breath' or reducing it.) The amplitude or expansion of prana or breath is called pranayama. It gives life force to the person by flowing the life force.

pulse purification :

In this, you have to sit with your legs crossed, the spine is straight. Press your right nostril with your thumb and exhale through the left nostril. Repeat this process on the other side as well. Now repeat this whole process over and over again for 10-15 minutes.

Sheetali Pranayama :

With this pranayama, an effort is made to keep the body cool. Sit in the same posture as before. Now take 6 deep breaths like this. Now make an O shape with your mouth and breathe deeply and exhale through your nostrils. Repeat this also 5-10 times.

Ujjayi Pranayama :

In this, the sound has to be made from the breath like the waves of the sea. This gives a lot of relaxation. Stay seated in the same posture, now breathe deeply so that the sound comes from the throat. In the second step, keep your mouth closed and exhale through your nose. Do this for a total of 10-15 times.

Kapalabhati pranayam :

In this also you have to sit in the same posture. Breathe normally 2-3 times. After this, you have to inhale strongly and exhale with the same force. The effect of your inhalation and exhalation process should be visible here on your stomach. Do this action 20-30 times.

dirga pranayama :

This action is done lying down. Breathe fast so that your stomach swells, stay in this posture for a while and then slowly exhale outwards. For the second time and the third time you have to take a deep breath in and leave it out like this after holding it for a while. Do this action 5-6 times.

Vilom Pranayama :

There are two types of action in this. In the first part you have to inhale and hold it for a while and then in the second part you have to exhale and hold it for a while. Keep repeating this process 5-6 times.

Anulom Pranayama :

This antonym is similar to pranayama. In this also one has to breathe in and out alternately through both the nostrils. While breathing from one, keep the other nostril completely closed, follow the same process while breathing through the other nostril.

Bhramari Pranayama :

In this pranayama, both your eyes and ears are closed. You close your ears with your thumbs and close your eyes with the help of your fingers. Now take a deep breath and release while chanting Om. Do this process 10-15 times.

Bhastrika Pranayama :

If you want to keep the body warm during cold days, then doing this pranayama is beneficial. Take the posture by crossing the legs and take a quick breath in and out. After a few rounds, slow down the process and end it like that.

Sheetali Pranayama :

Keep breathing through your mouth. Keep rolling your tongue during this. Keep your chin pointed forward and hold your breath for a few seconds. Now exhale with the help of nose. This brings coolness to your body.

Murchha Pranayama :

This is a bit difficult pranayama because it involves only exhaling without inhaling. Due to this the amount of carbon dioxide in your body increases and at one point you come in a state of unconsciousness. Now when you breathe on your own in the sleeping posture, then you get consciousness.

Palvani Pranayama :

This pranayama is done underwater and can only be done by an experienced yogi. In this, you have to control your breath so much that you can remain in a calm posture even under water.

Benefits of Pranayama :

The practice of Pranayama helps in getting rid of disorders related to stress, asthma and stammering.

Depression can also be treated with pranayama.

The practice of Pranayama leads to steady mind and strong will power.

Apart from this, doing Pranayama regularly gives long life.

Pranayama increases the life force in your body.

If any of your pulse is blocked then pranayama opens it.

Pranayama provides clarity to the mind and health to the body.

Pranayama harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit.