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Rhythmic Breathing and its Benefits Rhythmic Breathing is neither difficult nor dangerous. Everyone can practice it. Rhythmic breathing has two variations: In first variation inhalation takes exactly the same time as exhalation. In second variation, inhalation and exhalation take same amount of time. But there is a pause between both which is equal to half of the time of inhale and exhale. For this type of breathing it is important to concentrate mentally on the rhythm until we become used to it. Yogis time their breathing rhythm taking into account the rate of their heartbeat which may differ from person to person. The important point is to adjust the breathing to one’s own rhythm. This should only be done after a minute of relaxation. To count the heartbeats and establish a suitable breathing rhythm, the pulse should be taken while counting from 1 to 6. This should be repeated until the rhythm is clear in one’s mind. By practising this type of breathing, one can ach