When we have started with Asana's, we will also start with Pranayama. Actually Pranayama is to be done first before starting the asanas. It is better.
There are mainly 8 types of Pranayama's.
Bhastrika pranayam
Kapal Bhati Pranayam
Bahaya pranayam
Anulom Vilom Pranayam
Ujjai Pranayam
Bhramri Pranayam
Udgeeth Pranayam
Pranav Pranayam (Concentration on Breathing)
Even if you spend 5 minutes everyday doing Kapal Bhati and Anulom Vilom you will remain healthy through out your life. Kapal Bhati is to be done once in one second. Sit straight and just exhale as hard as you can but in a rythum. It can be done three hundred times in 5 minutes. The more you can do it, it is better.
We will talk about the Pranayama's in great length. Just remember to do kapaal bhati everyday. It should not be done too fast or too slow. Do it in a systematic way and do it as long as possible. If you are tired doing this then do Anulom Vilom for some time. This way you can continue.
Don't shake your shoulders. Only the stomach is moved in and out while doing Kapal Bhati.
Don't open your mouth. Keep your eyes closed.
We will discuss each pranayama in detail. More about this next time.
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