YOGA BREATHING
Find out how the simple act
of breathing can benefit your health.
Take a
deep breath
Breathing
is something that comes to us naturally. Without it, life doesn’t exist and it
forms an important part in managing the metabolic activities of the body by
conditioning the intake of oxygen through every breath.
Sufficient
amounts of oxygen in the blood support the function of all organs of the body,
maintain optimum health and further prevent the occurrence of many diseases by
boosting immunity.
Removal
of toxic substances from the body is aided by the oxygen dissolved in the
blood. Proper functioning of nerves, organs and the brain are all carried out
by oxygen. Hypoxia-or inadequate levels of oxygen in the blood are linked to
many diseases – all of which can be potentially dangerous.
The importance of breathing in yoga
The yogis knew the importance of proper breathing and this is
evident through the pranayam and yoga breathing practices we do today. These
exercises are impeccably developed and cover all the aspects of providing
adequate oxygen supply to the body.
Prana-meaning breath or the vital life force energy that exists in
every living body on the earth is believed to be nourished by taking in pure
oxygen. Yoga breathing practices aim at attaining higher states of awareness so
as to harmonize the body with the infinite and divine consciousness.
Top yoga tips to inculcate correct breathing practices
Avoid breathing through your mouth – Studies show that breathing through the mouth
is linked to several respiratory disorders.
Practice Anulom-Vilom pranayama – This pranayam maintains body temperature and
improves blood circulation.
Inculcate deep breathing practices – Relaxation, detoxification, and strengthening
of the heart are just a few of the benefits of deep breathing practices. Other
benefits include massaging of the internal organs, muscle build-up, control of
blood pressure, weight control, boosting of energy levels, increase of stamina,
improvement of cellular regeneration and many more.
Try belly breathing – Used in traditional Chinese medicine practices
to balance the qi flow through the body, belly breathing provides direct access
to your hara which helps you stay grounded and centered throughout the day.
Go for
diaphragmatic breathing – Now
accepted by modern medicine, diaphragmatic breathing is connected to the
autonomic nervous system which calms the constant mental chatter and brings
about a serene calm feeling, beneficial for patients suffering from high blood
pressure.
These breathing techniques, if implemented in daily life, are
bound to show miraculous positive effects and maintain overall health.
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