Types

How-to’s

What good does it do?

Sukha Pranayama (Victorious Breath)

Place your palms on your knees

Relaxation of the mind and body

Kapalbhati (Cleansing Breath)

Exhale through both nostrils and don’t forget to sit erect

The remotest parts of your body will be cleaned of capillaries

Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)

Place your left hand on your left knee. Sit erect.

Favorable results for the respiratory system

Sheetali (Cooling Breath)

Place both of your palms on your knees. Sit erect.

The liver and the spleen will benefit; a good blood purifier

Bhramari (Bee Breath)

Inhale slowly and deeply. Sit erect.

Good for the voice. Ideal practice for singers

NadiShodhan (Alternate nostril Breath)

Block your right nostril with your right thumb. Sit erect.

Cleans the nervous system