In this article, we will tell you about the technique, how to do pranayama for beginner, this technique would help you to get your health better.
Pranayama is the fourth limb of Astanga yoga, and is also called as the "Heart of Yoga." Pranayama teaches us how to use our lungs to the optimum capacity; as a result of which, the cells in our body are able to get a sufficient quantity of oxygen.
Though there are about 20 pranayamas; some of the pranayamas which are easy, and can easily be practiced by beginners are as follows Sunhat pranayama, Pranava pranayama, Kapalabhati, Anuloma Viloma pranayama, Bhramari pranayama, and Sheetkari pranayama.
Sukha pranayama: This is the easiest of all the pranayamas. This is also called as deep abdominal breathing. Sukha pranayama is a great stress buster and a powerful mental tonic. It's great pranayama for relieving stress, fear, worry, anxiety, and depression.
Technique: Sit down comfortably in a cross-legged posture, with your back straight, and chin parallel to the ground.
Gently close your eyes now. All you need to do here is to concentrate on your breath and the movement your abdomen; breathe-in to the count of 5 and breathe out to the count of 5. Keep your one hand over your abdomen so that you can feel the expansion and contraction as you inhale and exhale.
As you breathe in, your abdomen slowly expands, and as you breathe out your abdomen contracts. Do this pranayama for about 3 to 5 minutes; after don't a couple of rounds of this pranayama, you shall feel quite peaceful and elated.
Anuloma Viloma pranayama: This is also called as the Alternate Nostril Breathing. Anuloma Viloma is beneficial in the treatment of various diseases including heart problems, high blood pressure, and blockages in the arteries, insomnia, panic disorders, and depression.
