This is very useful for every one and it helps to improve your health and reduce your excess fat

1. Pranayama
Presented by
jyothi
M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry

3. • In Sanskrit ‘Pran’ means ‘Breath’ and ‘Ayama’
means ‘control’ so Pranayama is “Breath
Control”.
• Pranayama is the complete breathing exercise
which is the part of yoga.
• In all pranayama the breath plays an important
role. So concentrate on your breath and feel the
positive energy comes when you inhale and
negative energy goes out while exhaling.

4. Common benefits
• Provide relaxation
to body and mind
• Improves
– Blood Circulation
– concentration
• Cures and prevents from
– Cancer
– Blood pressure
– Stress
– Anxiety
– Stomach disorders
– Depression
– Diabetes
– heart problems
– and so many health issues

5. Bhastrika Pranayama
• Sanskrit word Bhastrika
means bellows. Bhastrika
is the excellent breathing
exercise which we can
practice slowly or fast as
per our convenience.
• In this pranayama body
gets the maximum
amount of oxygen due to
complete inhaling and
exhaling breathing.

6. Steps for Bhastrika Pranayama
• Sit comfortably on flat ground. Those who can’t sit
on ground can sit on chair because this pranayama is
related to the breath.
• Take a deep breath through both nostrils and fill the
lungs with air and then exhale with hissing sound.
• Inhale deeply and exhale completely.
• Do this for 2 min to 5 minutes max and see the result
in a few days.
• We can do this pranayama by slowly, medium and
fast way.

7. Benefits
• Helps to stronger the lungs.
• Keep away the heart related problems
• Relive stress, depression and hypertension
• Cures obesity, arthritis and throat infection.
• Increases appetite
• Cure asthma, headache, migraine, neurological
problems, depression, gastric problems

8. Kapalbhati pranayama
• Kapalbhati pranayama
is very effective in
curing stomach
disorder, obesity. Those
trying to loose weight
can practice Kapalbhati
regularly and see 100%
results

9. Steps for Kapalbhati Pranayama
• Sit on the flat floor and fold your legs. keep the spine straight and
close the eyes.
• Keep the right palm on right knee and left palm on left knee.
• Now take a deep breath and exhale with all your force so your
stomach will go deep inside.
• When you exhale with hissing sound try to think that your disorders
are coming out of your nose.
• Do not stress on inhaling. Inhalation should not involve any effort.
Inhaling will be done automatically after each exhaling.
• Repeat these steps for 5 minute and take rest. You can increase the
time for 15 – 30 minutes.
• Should not practice very fast. Speed of practice should be medium.
• Pregnant women should not do this

10. Benefits of Kapalbhati Pranayama.
• Improves the function of reproductive system. Cures
erectile dysfunction naturally.
• Improves the function of pancreas. Helps to produce
insulin hormone naturally.
• Cures breast cancer.
• Helpful in reducing weight (Belly fat).
• Keeps depression away and brings positive thoughts.
• Helpful in curing respiratory diseases as asthma,
allergies, constipation and sinus even hair loss and acidity
• Improve the function of kidneys

11. Bahya Pranayama
• Bahya means “outside”.
In this pranayama the
breath is kept outside
during the practice so it
is called Bahya
Pranayama. It should be
done after kapalbhati
pranayama.

12. Steps for Bahya Pranayama
• Sit in pose of Padmasana or Siddhasana.
• Take a deep breath and exhale completely (breath out) to
evacuate lungs as much as possible.
• Hold your breath and touch your chin to the chest is called
(Jalandhar Bandha or Throat lock).
• By pulling your stomach in and up under the rib cage such
that the stomach and back seem to touch each other from
inside. It is called (Uddiyana Bandha). Lift the muscle from
groin area is called (Mulabandha or Root lock).
• Hold this three bandhas for some time as much you can 10-15
seconds then breathe in deeply to release these three locks.
• Repeat Bahya pranayama for 2-5 minutes daily.

13. Benefits of Bahya pranayama
• Constipation, Acidity, Gastric problem, Hernia cure
completely
• Problems related prostate get cure.
• Cures problems related reproductive organs.
• It is beneficial in diabetes also.
• Urine and sperm related problems get cure
completely.

14. Anulom Vilom pranayama
• Anulom Vilom
pranayama is one of the
excellent breathing
exercises for mind and
body.
• which is also know as
Nadi Shodhana.
• Regular practice offers
energy in the body and
releases stress and
anxiety.

15. Steps for Anulom Vilom Pranayama
• It is very simple asana every one can do this of a
• Sit comfortably on flat ground. Those who can’t sit, can sit on chair
because this is related to the breath.
• Now close right nostril with right thumb and breathe from left
nostril. Then close left nostril with middle and ring finger and
breathe out from right nostril.
• Now breathe in deeply with right nostril and then close right nostril
and breathe out deeply with left nostril. Do the repetition.
• Do this for 5-10 minutes.
• Keep in mind that your breathing should be up to the lungs and not
in the stomach.
• Pregnant women should practice it but over straining should be
avoided.

16. Benefits of Pranayama Anulom Vilom
• Keep away the heart related problems
• Regular practice of anulom vilom breathing exercise
cleanses, strengthens and tones your nervous system.
• Excellent for glowing skin.
• Helps to improve function of your lungs.
• Helps to prevent diabetes and keeps diabetes under
control.
• Remove blockage of arteries.
• Cure Asthma, headache, migraine, Neurological
problems, Heart blockage, depression, gastric problems.

17. Bhramari pranayama
• Bhramari pranayama is the
excellent breathing exercise
for releasing agitation,
frustration and anger.
• It is the best breathing
exercise in calming your mind.
‘Bhramari ‘is the type of
‘Indian bee’ and ‘pranayama
‘means breathing.
• In this type of pranayama
when we exhale making a
humming sound. It resembles
the typical humming sound of
bees. So you can understand
why this breathing exercise is
called as Bhramari Pranayama.

18. Steps for Bhramari Pranayama
(Humming Bee Breath)
• Sit straight in the Padmasana or Sukhasana and press your
tragus with your thumb.
• Place your index fingers on the forehead and with the
remaining fingers close your eyes.
• Start inhaling through both the nostril deeply and slowly.
• By keeping mouth close, exhale by making a humming sound
bee like “hmmmm”. While making humming sound say ‘Om’
in soft humming sound.
• Feel your body releases impurity from your body and
experiencing positive energy.
• Consult a doctor if you are suffering from any ear problem or
and medical ailments before doing Bhramari Pranayama.
• Practice daily for 3 to 5 minutes

19. Benefits of Bhramari Pranayama
• It relieve tension, anger and anxiety
• Cures sinus problem
• Cures the problems related to nervous system.
• During pregnancy it is very helpful for pregnant
women for easy and trouble free childbirth

20. Udgeeth Pranayama
• It is known as “Omkari
Japa” means chanting
of “Om”.
• Udgeeth pranayama is
the simple breathing
exercise. Should be
practiced on a daily
basis like other
recommended
pranayama

21. Steps of Udgeeth Pranayama
• Sit in a suitably relaxed posture.
• In this pranayama the inhaling and exhaling duration
should be long.
• Inhale deeply and while exhaling chant
Ommmmmmmmm for a long time as much you can.
• Anyone can practice Udgeeth Pranayama. Including
children to old age. You can practice this any time
whenever you feel stress.
• Repeat this for 5-10 minutes.

22. Benefits of Udgeeth Pranayama
• It relieves tension, anger and anxiety.
• It cures problems related to sleep (Insomnia) and
bad dreams.
• Control the high blood pressure and cure it.
• Cures the problems related to the nervous system.
• Cures acidity
• Improve memory power

23. Pranav pranayama
• After practicing all six
pranayama concentrate
your mind on inhaling
and exhaling for some
time this is called
Pranav pranayama.
• This is very simple
breathing exercise
• This is one type of
meditation

24. Steps for pranav pranayama
• Sit in Padmasana, Sukhasana or Vajrasana quietly.
• Breathe normally and concentrate your mind on
inhaling and exhaling.
• While practicing Pranav pranayama imagine that God
is everywhere in every particle.
• Practice for 3 minutes to 1 hour as per your available
time.

25. Benefits of pranav pranayama
• It gives physical and spiritual energy.
• Gives relief from mental stress and overcomes the
physical disorders.
• Gives good health.
• Strengthen the mind.
This is the simplest breathing exercise and all people
of any age can practice.

26. Important Precautions
• According to experts these seven pranayama are enough
to become healthy and fit.
• Morning is the best time to practice pranayama and after
you take a bath. Wear loose clothes and sit straight. Lets
see most recommended seven pranayama as follows
• These breathing exercises (seven pranayama ) should be
done on an empty stomach and in fresh air. Always
consult a doctor before practicing any exercises. Practice
should be done under expert guidance.
• A person who is suffering from Heart problem and Lung
problems should practice slowly other wise slowly
increase the speed of breathing.

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