Yoga Spirituality
oi-Pundreeka Valli
Pranayama
is
the
ancient
practice
of
breathwork
where
you
control
the
frequency
and
decide
how
long
every
breath
should
be
held
and
then
released.
The
body
and
mind
would
be
in
perfect
alighment
due
to
the
practice
of
Pranayama,
It
also
supplies
oxygen
to
your
body.
it
heals
you
from
within
and
out.
When
you
find
yourself
fatigued,
strained,
and
low,
you
can
resolve
them
by
practicing
the
below
pranayama
techniques.
Fatigue:
Anulom
Vilom
has
a
number
of
physical
and
mental
health
benefits,
like
improvement
in
resilience,
focus,
freedom
from
stress,
mental
and
emotional
wellbeing,
.Practice
for
a
minimum
of
11
counts.
Learn
it
from
a
master
so
that
you
will
know
the
right
method
and
technique
of
doing
it.
1.
Kapal
bhati:
Be
seated
comfortably,
exhale
with
force.
As
the
stomach
goes
in,
you
should
inhale.
Repeat
this
50
times.
This
seems
easy
but
the
most
difficult
to
get
it
right.
Mismanaging
this
technique
can
cause
memory
loss.
A
pranayama
session
from
an
expert
would
help
you
do
it
confidently.
2.
Sheetali
Pranayama:
Sheetali
Pranayama
is
usually
done
after
practicing
yoga
asanas.
Sheetali
Pranayama
cools
the
body
and
calms
the
mind.
3.
Surya
Bheda
Pranayama
Surya
Bheda
Pranayama
is
one
of
the
main
pranayamas
practiced
with
Kumbhaka.
In
Surya
Bheda
Pranayama
the
the
right
nostril
channel
is
activated.
Stress:
The
benefits
of
Ujjayi
are
numerous:
it
soothes
the
mind
and
sharpens
your
intuition.
It
relieves
you
of
sleeplessness.
It
literally
tranquilises
you
and
hence
is
the
best
cure
for
stress.
It
makes
you
feel
at
peace,
and
then
enables
you
to
go
through
the
healling
process.
1.
Nadi
Shodhana:
It
fills
oxygen
into
the
body.
Known
to
reduce
stress
and
anxiety,
it
calms
and
rejuvenates
your,
and
provides
clarity
of
mind
while
improving
your
focus.
.
2.
Bhramari:
It
soothes
the
nerves
and
keeps
anger
and
other
impulses
at
bay.
Insomniacs
have
a
lot
to
benefit
from
this
kriya.
For
Depression:
By
uplifting
your
energy
levels,
and
purifying
the
body,
it
has
a
therapeutic
effect
on
your
depression.
1.
Nadi
Shodhana
-
The
nadi
shodhana
technique
balances
the
prana,
calms
the
ruffled
mind.
.
This
is
the
best
panacea
for
depression
and
problems
of
emotional
imbalance.
2.
Kapalbhati
Pranayama
-
The
kapalbhati
breathing
technique
calms
the
mind,
makes
the
mind
still,
and
energizes
it.
It
also
combats
depression
to
a
large
extent.
3.
Bhastrika
Pranayama
-
The
Bhastrika
breath
technique
cleanses
the
mind
of
negative
thoughts,
activates
the
metabolism
and
immensely
benefits
depression
and
anxiety.
4.
Ujjayi
Pranayama
-
It
is
a
recommended
Pranayama
for
depression,
anxiety
and
stress.
Ujjayi
Pranayama
is
also
beneficial
for
calming
and
soothing
the
nervous
system.
