Pranayama is ancient practice that is mainly concerned with breath control. It aims to bring the involuntary mechanisms of respiration under human control. It is derived from two Sanskrit words “Prana”- which means life force and “Ayama”- which means control. It is defined as the proper utilization of the life force (prana) to make remarkable changes in your health and live your life to the fullest.
There are six types of Pranayama such as Bhastrika Pranayama, Kapalbhati Pranayama, Anulom-Vilom Pranayama, Bahya Pranayama, Bhramari Pranayama and Udgeeth Pranayama. Each of these types have their own way of performing and each of them have their of health benefits.
On the whole, the benefits of Pranayama include:
- Pranayama helps in reducing the breathing rate to almost one-thirds, which leads to reduced wear and tear of internal organs, decreasing high blood pressure, relaxation of body tensions, and more oxygen is pumped in blood due to slow breathing.
- The longevity of the life depends on the breathing rate as per the philosophy of yoga. Hence, lowering the breathing rate leads to increased life-span.
- Pranayama improves circulation of the blood as more fresh oxygen is pumped into heart from the lungs due to slower breathing.
- It helps in enhancing the sharpness of mind. Studies have reported that the concentration is improved by the practice of Pranayama.
- Pranayama helps you to get out of negative qualities in a very short course of time.
- It helps in enhancing immunity against diseases. The toxins in body parts are flushed out due to the flow of healthy blood.
- Pranayama helps in digestive system as well. It creates considerable massage to the gastro-intestinal tract, thus improving the digestive system. People suffering from acidity/gastritis can try Pranayama to cure it.
- Pranayama is said to develop the feeling of social well-being. It improves the will power and the mental and physical health improves as well.
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