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Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath – How to do, Benefits, Precautions

Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath – How to do, Benefits, Precautions In India Black Bee is called as Brahmari. Pranayam means control of breath. In this breathing technique, we have to produce a bee like humming sound. Hence it is named as Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath. Brahmari Pranayama or Humming Bee Breath helps to calm down the mind. It is one of best breathing exercise to free our mind from agitation, frustration, anxiety and anger to a great extent. It is also useful to cure sleep disorders. People who cannot sleep at night can do Brahmari Pranayama before going to bed for a restful sleep. Brahmari Pranayam or Humming Bee Breath helps to calm nerves and soothes them especially around brain and forehead. Vibrations of humming sound have a calming effect on mind and body. How to do Brahmari Pranayam or Humming Bee Breath ·          Sit in a quiet, well ventilated room with eyes closed. Sit on yoga mat

Balasana or Child Pose for Stress and Anxiety

Balasana or Child Pose Balasana or Child Pose Step 1 Balasana or Child Pose Step 2 In Sanskrit Bal means ‘Child’ and Asana means ‘Pose’. In this asana, we have to rest like a child. So, it is named as Child Pose or Balasana. This pose stretches hips, thighs and legs. It calms the mind and relieves stress and tension. It is also called as Garbhasana or Shashankasana as the body faces the floor in foetal position. Balasana or Child Pose is a resting pose. It is a forward bending pose. It can be sequenced between more challenging asanas. Benefits of Balasana or Child Pose ·          It stretches gently lower back, hips, thighs, knees and ankles. ·          It relaxes spine, shoulders and neck. ·          It increases blood circulation to our head which may soothe headaches. ·          It stimulates digestion and elimination. ·          It helps ease neck and back pain. ·          It is a great pose to ease anxiety and stress. ·          It is excellen