BHASTRIKA Pranayama || Indian Fitness Club

Method

1. Sit in a meditative pose or in a comfortable position on the floor.
2. Keep the back straight and shoulder muscles relaxed.
3. Close the right nostril with your right thumb and bring your right elbow to the level of right shoulder.
4. Close your eyes. Inhale and exhale through left nostril—first slowly, then a little faster
5. Do the above steps about 20 – 25 times.
6. Take a long breath in and retain it for as long as possible

This is one round of bhastrika pranayama. Now, repeat this round by closing your left nostril and breathing through your right nostril.

Benefits

This pranayama:

• Releases toxins from the body
• Reduces excess fat
• Enhances digestion
• Regulates the nervous system
• Purifies blood.

Contradictions

Avoid practising bhastrika pranayama if you suffer from hypertension, heart/lung complications or hernia. Weak persons [people with some illness or a low stamina] should avoid doing this pranayama too often.