Bhastrika pranayam - the complete treatment




The Sanskrit word “bhastrika” means “bellows” mostly used by blacksmiths to melt metal. Like the bellows fan the fire similarly Bhastrika Pranayama surges the flow of air into the body to produce heat at both the physical and subtle level–stoking the inner fire of mind and body. This pranayama when done regularly removes blockages from the nose and chest. It is suitable for asthmatic patients and removes inflammation of the throat. Bhastrika increases the gastric fire. Pranayama improves appetite and digestion capacity.


Starting position:
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Do preliminary conditioning in Sukhasana or any other meditative posture. Sit on a firm chair with an upright backrest, if unable to sit on the floor. Keep the body above the waist straight and the spine erect. Eyes can be kept closed.

How to do Bhastrika Pranayama?

The Sequence of steps:
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Take in a deep breath and breathe out forcefully through the nose, without any strain.
Immediately, breathe in with the same force.
Inhale and exhale repeatedly, deeply and thoroughly, using the diaphragmatic muscles with vigour. The abdomen moves out during inhalation, while the diaphragm descends. The converse happens while exhaling.
The above movements should be slightly exaggerated. A strong nasal sound will accompany such breathing. The process should be rhythmic and controlled, maintaining the speed as per capacity.
Do ten cycles to complete 1 round of Bhastrika Pranayama.

Benefits of bhastrika pranayama
Lowers sugar levels
Lowers cholesterol
Prevent heart attacks
Increase vital capacity of lungs
Muscle coordination improves
Good for thyroid gland
Good for thymus gland
Good for prostate problems
Never feel tired
Fills you with fresh energy
Stress buster
Improves cerebral circulation
Improves overall circulation in the body
It's a self induced angioplasty
Best for respiratory disorders
Treat verocos veins
Enhance digestive system and prevents constipation



Recommended practice:
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Practice 3 rounds/session, with pause in-between rounds. Bhastrika Pranayama should be practised on an empty stomach, after evacuation in the morning.

Limitations / Contraindications:
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Heart ailments, very high hypertension, very high BP, fever, vertigo, pregnancy, intestinal disorders, spinal abnormalities and eye ailments, e.g. like a detached retina, glaucoma.

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