Know what is pranayama? And benefits of doing pranayama

Know what is pranayama? And benefits of doing pranayama

Benefits of doing pranayama
Benefits of doing pranayama


Benefits of doing pranayama: Pranayama is generally considered to be a process of breath control. Seeing the practice done in Pranayama, it seems right, but the truth behind it is something else. Pranayama is made up of a combination of two words: prana and Ayam. Prana means vital energy or life force. 


The power that exists in all things, whether it is alive or inanimate. Through Pranayama breathing, this energy is transmitted to all the channels of the body. The word Yama means to control and in yoga, it is used to denote various rules or ethos. But in the word Pranayam, the treaty of Aayam, not Yama, is done with Pran. Aayam means extension or extension. So that's why pranayama rightly means expanding life.


Types of Pranayama -

Types of Pranayama and its benefits
Types of Pranayama and its benefits


Some of the major types of Pranayama are:


  • Vascular purification pranayama
  • Sheetali Pranayama
  • Ujjayi pranayama
  • Kapalbhati Pranayama
  • Degree pranayama
  • Bhastrika Pranayama
  • External pranayama
  • Bhramari pranayama
  • Proven pranayama
  • Anulom - Antonyms Pranayama
  • Fire action
  • We will tell you all these in detail in the coming time.


Benefits of Pranayama -


  1. Practicing Pranayama helps relieve stress, asthma, and stutter related disorders.
  2. Depression can also be treated with Pranayama.
  3. The practice of Pranayama brings a steady mind and strong will power.
  4. Apart from this, by doing regular pranayama one gets long life.
  5. Pranayama increases vital energy in your body.
  6. If you have a blocked pulse, then Pranayama opens it.
  7. Pranayama provides clarity to the mind and health of the body.
  8. By doing pranayama in body, mind, and soul, there is harmony.


Rules of Pranayama -


Q. When to do pranayama or what is the right time to do pranayama?

N. Do Pranayama empty stomach in the morning. Pranayama is the way to fill the mind and body with fresh air and energy. Therefore, the morning is the right time for this. Before taking pranayama, take a bath. If we feel refreshed after bathing, then it helps to fully realize the benefits of Pranayama. By doing this, your body and mind are completely filled.


Q. Where to do pranayama or what is the right place to do pranayama?

N. There should be enough air and light in the place where you do pranayama. Fresh air is very important, so if you are doing pranayama in a room, then keep the windows open otherwise it often causes dizziness. The place should be noise-free so that you can concentrate on your practice.


Q. How to sit for doing pranayama?

N. Sit on the floor by laying a mat or a yoga mat, easy to do any meditation such as Padmasana, Sukhasana, Siddhasana, or Vajrasana. If you have any problem or have trouble sitting on the ground, then you can sit in a chair.


Q. Eyes open or closed while doing pranayama?

N. Keep the eyes closed. If possible, focus the vision at the tip of the nose and then close the eyes. Do not do this if you have trouble focusing or keeping the tip of the nose.


Q. What should be Manaskita while doing Pranayam?

N. The mental state should be completely calm. There should be no hurry. Stay relaxed. No additional thoughts should come to mind. If you are very distracted, or if you are in a hurry, do not do pranayama for that day.


Q. What should be the duration of Pranayama?

N. Do not exceed two minutes in the beginning. Can gradually increase duration when practiced.


Q. Should Pranayama be done daily?

N. It is better to do it daily. Do not do pranayama if the mind is too distracted, or when your health is not well.


How to do simple pranayama -


  • Sit quietly for a minute. Inhale and release normally. During this one minute, think that you are going to get energy in body and mind to be healthy and strong. Think that you are going to remove all the impurities of the mind through breathing and you are going to get energy and soul with breathing. Think that the breath you take will be external to life, strength, positivism, and energy.
  • Close the eyes, focus the vision on the nose, keep the back straight, and calm the mind.
  • Take a deep breath, very slowly, do not rush. Think that you are filling energy and life in the mind and body.
  • Exhale slowly. The duration of exhalation should be the same as the duration of inhalation. While exhaling, think that all the faults of your body and mind are coming out.
  • Repeat 10-20 times as per your convenience.


Benefits of doing pranayama: -


Introduction to Pranayam, Therefore, not only in India but also in many western countries, many people are attracted to Pranayama. There is no doubt that a person doing regular pranayama has health benefits. Let's examine it in depth.


Effects on the body while doing pranayama / Effects of Pranayama on the Brain / Body.

  • This process is called Tidal Volume as a person takes the air inside the body while breathing. In the process of breathing, all the air does not reach the lungs, because some part of it is stored in the 'dead space' like the respiratory tract. Ref. –Tidal volume.
  • The total amount of breath taken by a person who does not work at all is 500 cubic centimeters. While 'Dead Space' is to win about 150 cubic centimeters. As a result, fresh air to the lungs does not exceed 350 cubic centimeters (70%).
  • Deep breathing is done while doing pranayama. Therefore the Tidal Volume of the air increases significantly. It is up to about 3000 cubic centimeters. Therefore, fresh air entering the lungs reaches 95% instead of 70%. In this situation, "dead space" is of no importance. The lungs receive more air.
  • The second aspect of Pranayama is exhalation (exhalation).
  • If a person exhales at rest, all the air does not come out. When the man starts the second inhalation, about 1650 cubic centimeters of air is already stored in the lungs. This means that taking into account a group of 350 cubic centimeters of fresh air, the volume of the lung air ferrule (airflow cycle) does not average more than 21%.
  • In short, it is better to expel as much air as possible by pranayama through the process of exhaling, so that more fresh air can be available for the alveoli that accept the clean air.
  • The new breath is taken very deeply after exhaling. Therefore, the partial pressure of air in the lungs also increases. The higher the partial pressure, the more air is stored in the mucous skin of the lungs, such as the small sac of the lungs.
  • The assumption is not correct that when more oxygen is found in the blood, the body cells receiving the blood supply use more air.
  • Mammals may use their metabolic system according to their requirement, irrespective of the amount of oxygen they provide instead of natural air.
  • Pranayam literally means the amplitude (expansion) of Pran.


Best benefits of doing pranayama: / The ultimate benefits of pranayama breathing


  • By doing pranayama, the body remains healthy and healthy, and more fat is reduced, which reduces obesity. Which is very helpful in the process of weight loss.
  • By doing pranayama, puberty lasts longer, memory power increases, and mental diseases like depression, depression, etc. are removed.
  • Pranayama affects the stomach, liver, both small intestines and digestive systems, which increases their efficiency and makes these organs stronger.
  • By doing pranayama, digestive juices are increased in the intestines, so that all the proteins, vitamins, minerals, salts present in the food are fully digested and mixed in the blood. The body gets the full benefit of eating from it.
  • Oxygen-rich air reaches the bones very hard by inhalation. Which is not possible without any exercise. If oxygen-rich air does not reach there, then the bones start to become weak. Pranayama is not just an exercise involving the breath and lungs, but it directly affects the whole body.
  • By doing pranayama, the skin glows and wrinkles, and dark circles under the eyes are cured because these problems arise from lack of blood circulation or impure blood.
  • By doing pranayama, there is an increase in oxygen-rich blood circulation in the body, which purifies the nerves and removes physical laziness. New energy is transmitted to the body.
  • Continuous practice of pranayama gives strength to the brain, removes the fogginess of the mind, and the mind is concentrated.
  • By doing pranayama, not only the physical, mental but also the spiritual power is awakened by its constant practice. It provides self-reliance, self-illumination, and mental peace.
  • Various thoughts that arise continuously in the mind are a hindrance to mental peace. These pessimistic thoughts can be reduced or stopped by practicing Pranayama properly.
  • By taking Pranayama daily, the endocrine system becomes healthy, balanced, and strong.
  • The practice of pranayama increases breathing efficiency.
  • The person doing regular pranayama gets longevity after getting rid of the disease.
  • By doing regular practice of Pranayama, the inner spiritual light, happiness and mental peace of man keeps on developing.

What precautions should be taken in doing pranayama or who should not do pranayama? -


  1. If you feel dizzy or have difficulty breathing, sweating, or a feeling of excoriation, stop doing pranayama immediately. Go sit in a well-ventilated place, and breathe normally. Do not try to do pranayama again.
  2. It is not suitable for pregnant women or children under 12 years of age.
  3. It is not suitable for people with asthma, or other respiratory problems.
  4. It is not suitable for people with serious diseases like heart disease, cancer, etc.
  5. Do pranayama again under the supervision of a qualified yoga guru.


Important parts of Pranayama

Before doing pranayama it is necessary to get information about some important things related to it. like  :


(1) Pranayama method and precautions

(2) Complement, Laxative, and Aquarius

(3) Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna Nadis

(4) Moolbandh, Jalandharbandh, and Uduyanbandh

(5) vasectomy

(6) Kapalbhati


We will explain all these in detail in the next articles.


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