Breathing in Yoga : Breathing Technique

Breathing in yoga position

The first act of life is Breathing
 The last act of life is Breathing

Breathing in yoga

One of the most common and basic processes of the human body, the act of breathing which remains covered under ignorance. Breath is the force that continues life. Conscious breath is the force that sustains awareness. Breathing influence the activities of each and every cell in the body and linked to the performance of the brain. It is said that human breathe about 15 times per minutes, and 21,600 times per day. These processes of breath are:

• Puraka[Inhalation]: A single inhalation is called puraka. During this process, the air is taken in the lungs through the nose and mouth. This causes an increase in the volume of air in the lungs.

• Abhyantara Kumbhaka[Pause after the inhalation]: Abhyantara kumbhaka is one of the four stages of the yogic breathing exercise known as pranayama. It is a mindful holding of the breath after inhalation.

• Rechaka[The Exhalation]: The third stage, the exhalation, is called rechaka. Exhalation is the process of letting the air out from the lungs and carbon-di-oxide is pushed out.

• Bahya Kumbhaka[Pause after the Exhalation]: The fourth stage, the pause after the exhalation, is also called kumbhaka. especially when the stoppage is deliberate or prolonged. This stage completes the cycle that ends when a new inhalation begins after the pause.

How to correctly breathing in yoga

The life activity depends fundamentally upon the vital air which called ''Prana''.In the practice of yoga,

 the breath is fundamental. The control of the breath is also known as Pranayama in Sanskrit. Pranayamas is a breathing technique which helps regulate the flow of breath, removing any block in the Nadis.

Most people breathe incorrectly. They use only the small part of their lungs capacity. As the breathing is shallow, it deprives the body of oxygen.

 Breathing exercises form the core of yogic practices. They aim to create harmony and balance within the body and at times detoxify the system as well. Irregular or incorrect breathing can harm the body in many ways. The physical movement of asana breaks this stiffness and makes us more flexible, which allows for the flow of energy through the entire body.

One can practice as many yoga poses as they like. But if they do not take a deep breath properly, the practice will not benefit the body. Focus breathing allows your body to let go of tension and instead spread a feeling of relaxation.

 Rhythmic, deep and slow respiration stimulates the mind and makes it stress-free. However, irregular breathing disrupts the rhythmic of the brain and leads to physical, emotional and mental blocks. This may often lead to inner conflicts, unbalanced personality, disorder lifestyle, and many diseases. Thereby, this is very essential to take breathing in yoga properly, as well as improving your overall health.