Breathing the Proper Way!
#Thread
#Thread
When we are at peace and in harmony with ourselves and our surroundings, our breath is deep and in sync with nature. A tortoise takes very few breaths in a minute and is calm and lives a long life.
In anger or while working at a frenetic pace or breath is shallow. We hardly realize that such raid breaths put our nervous and circulatory systems to strain. A batsman faces a barrage of bouncers and short-pitched deliveries and
immediately we hear Sunil Gavaskar commenting take a few deep breaths to calm down. Is this because of his association with Satya Sai Baba? There apparently is a spiritual solution to every problem.
A little attention to the breath can lead us on to the path of good health. In Yoga, there are several variations of Pranayama or deep breathing techniques which have an indelible impact on our health.
Prana is the subtle life force and Yama is controlling. A simple but powerful breathing technique is Nadi Shodan Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing). Nine rounds calm the mind and body and one can then start meditating.
Nadi Shodhan Pranayama is designed to bring body and mind in balance. To begin with, the vital subtle life force is inducted into our channels (Nadis) and then it begins balancing the left and right hemispheres of our mind.
The left symbolizes logic while the right side of the brain defines creativity. This process of breathing cleanses the body and harmonizes ourselves.
How does the human body detoxify itself? Through breath, feaces, sweat, and urination. Second, we need proper exercise (yoga, walks, aerobics, or going to the gym), rest, and diet. Simple vegetarian food is ideal for the human body.
The secret of breath is amazing and Maharishi Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras has expounded on various tenets. Proper breathing releases tension, it is therapeutic for the respiratory and circulatory systems,
maintains body temperature, balances the hemispheres of the brain and beats heart diseases, and reduces cholesterol.
Humans scarcely appreciate that we hardly use 30% of our lung capacity through inefficient breathing practices. H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar among modern masters has cognated the unique rhythmic breathing technique called “Sudarshan Kriya” (Proper Vision Process).
This breathing technique harmonizes our body and mind. And there are millions of practitioners across the globe who have benefited immensely both physically and emotionally by practicing this breathing technique.
Guruji has further postulated that breath is like a string and our thoughts are like a kite. Through this breathing technique, we can properly channelize our thoughts. And be in the present moment.
Being in the present moment is true enlightenment and meditation. That makes our lives positive.
The secret of breath is amazing and Maharishi Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras has expounded on various tenets. Proper breathing releases tension, it is therapeutic for the respiratory and circulatory systems,
maintains body temperature, balances the hemispheres of the brain and beats heart diseases, and reduces cholesterol.
Loading suggestions...