Bhastrika Pranayama Video

Bhastrika Pranayama Video

In this Ayurveda pranayama video, you will be led through a 10 minute Bhastrika Pranayama breathing practice. Because bhastrika is a very active and heating practice, it is not recommended for all people. Bhastrika should not be practiced by pregnant or menstruating women, as well as, for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, hernias, gastric ulcers, epilepsy, vertigo, nosebleeds, detached retinas, glaucoma, recent abdominal surgery, and anyone at risk for stroke. People struggling with asthma or chronic bronchitis should only practice bhastrika with a teacher. The pace of the breath is different for each person. However, with time, people often find their speed increases. How fast or slow you practice kapalabhati is not important. The quality of your practice is the most important. Remember there shouldn’t be any straining or forcing when practicing pranayama. We always want to feel peace and ease when we practice. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic pranayama technique of Bhastrika pranayama or bellows breath.

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Pranayama Practice: Bhastrika Pranayama (Audio Recording)

Pranayama Practice: Bhastrika Pranayama (Audio Recording)

Bhastrika Pranayama is a very active and heating breathing practice. It is not recommended for all people. Bhastrika should not be practiced by pregnant or menstruating women, as well as, for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, hernias, gastric ulcers, epilepsy, vertigo, nosebleeds, detached retinas, glaucoma, recent abdominal surgery, and anyone at risk for stroke. People struggling with asthma or chronic bronchitis should only practice bhastrika with a teacher. Listen to our audio recording of how to practice the pranayama technique of bhastrika pranayama or bellows breath.

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Pranayama Practice: Bhastrika

Pranayama Practice: Bhastrika

Pranayama is the 4th limb of the 8 limbs of yoga. Prana means “life force” and ayama means “expansion.” Therefore pranayama means “expansion of the life force.” However, most people when they think of pranayama, they think about breathing exercises practiced in yoga. Read on to learn how to practice the pranayama technique of bhastrika pranayama or bellows breathing.

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