Breathing Technique 4. Bhastrika

I welcome you, beautiful souls! The next breathing practice that I'm happy to share with you is Bhastrika (Bellows Breaths). A bellow looks like an accordion and stokes the fire. When we do Bhastrika, we are stoking our inner fire and bringing energy into the system. How to perform: Sit comfortably, relaxing your shoulders and keeping your back erect. Make a fist and fold your arms, placing them near your shoulders. Inhale deeply, raise your hands straight up and open your fists. Exhale forcefully, bring your arms down next to your shoulders, bending the elbows and close your fists. Between each round, rest your hands on your lap with your palms facing up and be still. Benefits: It helps in the sinus, bronchitis, and other respiratory issues. It helps in balancing the tri-doshas - Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Activates the solar plexus chakra. Improves digestion and strengthens the abdominal muscles. Increases alertness and intelligence. Clears any blockages present in nadis and purifies them. Contraindications: Pregnancy. High Blood Pressure. Heart Ailments. Fever. Hypertension & Panic Disorders. You can find more breathing practices on my website: https://breathing.inspirationforyou.c... Thank you for listening! Sending you much love and light! If you find my poems, practices and mediations beneficial for you, inspiring and helpful, you can thank me by sending me a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Thank you very much!