How to do Bhastrika kumbhaka | benifits

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Bhastrika kumbhaka is one of four Sahita kumbhaka. Sahita kumbhaka purifies and prepares the entire physiological organism. Suryabheda kumbhaka, ujjayi kumbhaka, Sitali and Bhastrika kumbhaka are the four types of Sahita kumbhaka which eliminate the intestinal worms and abdominal viscera. Sahita kumbhaka always to be done by kumbhaka and it revitalises the vital sheath. All of these kumbhaka will help to synchronize the five major prana Vayu in the body and make the body more rejuvenating of which further help to receive the prana energy from the crown chakra easily. The body becomes more energetic and will help in meditation for the higher spiritual advancement. Just like as snake shed its skin and to be felt more better. Learning Bhastrika kumbhaka is new art and science of which will provide new perspective of life.  

Bhastrika pranayama: Rapid succession of forcible expulsion is a feature of Bhastrika. Bhastrika word derived from Sanskrit and means bellows, just like as blacksmith blows bellows rapidly to increase the flow of the wind to fire. Bhastrika removes inflation of the throat and increases the gastric fire and has to be balanced Samana Vayu near navel area and all sort of diseases that may be caused of wind corrected. Most effective pranayama among four asanas series here and enables prana energy to break through the three Granthis (knot). Beneficial for stomach as it tunes and helps to reduce the size of stomach within a few days when done properly. Yoga helps to remove all the accumulated impurity of the mind by practicing of pranayama, asana and meditation. The following is the sequence of Bhastrika kumbhaka to be performed for removing toxins from the organs of the body.

Steps to follow

Sit in Padam asana or comfortable asana.

Close the mouth.

Inhale and exhale quickly for twenty times like the bellows of blacksmith.

Hissing sound is produced when practiced.

Continually expand and contract the chest while inhaling and exhaling.

Ten expulsion will enough for beginner and take a rest for one minute after expulsion and then repeat a further 3 times.

Benefits

Bhastrika makes respiration easier, strengthen heart, lungs and purifies blood. Prevent, correct and delays ageing process and promotes longevity and likewise induces sound sleep along with checks on the fatigue and tiredness of body. Improves the stamina and immunity to withstand physical and mental disturbances.