Benefits of Pranayama:

Pranayama techniques are beneficial in treating a range of stress related disorder.

Pranayama improves the autonomic functions.

It helps relieving the symptoms of asthma.

It reduces the signs of oxidative stress in the body.

Practicing pranayama everyday can assist in steady mind, strong will power and sound judgement.

Regular pranayama can extend life and enhance ones perception of life.

Number of studies show that pranayama causes change in the cardio respiratory system including lowering of blood pressure

Certain pranayama’s are excellent for weight loss.

 Getting ready for Pranayama:

To do pranayama sit facing east or north in a comfortable cross legged position on a yoga mat. Make sure your head, neck and chest are in a straight line and keep your spine stretched. Pranayama should not be performed within an hour of eating, bathing or sexual activity without at least an hour gap.

Who should not be doing Pranayama?

Pranayama should be practiced with care and it is better to do advanced pranayama with a teacher’s guidance.

Pranayama is not recommended during menstruation, and pregnancy.

Anyone with any form of heart condition, particularly if they have a recent history of heart attack. People with low blood pressure must practice pranayama under the guidance of a teacher or Ayurvedic Doctor.

Avoid if you have fever, bronchitis, or pneumonia.

Anyone going through radiation or chemo therapy.

Not recommended for anyone going through psyc