Samavritti pranayama - Video Lesson

Samavritti pranayama

 

Samavritti pranayama is a breathing technique that also known as equal breathing. Sama means equal and vritti means movement. So, Samavritti pranayama is translated as “breathing with equal movement.” Samavritti pranayama is a breathing technique in which the duration of inhalation and exhalation are equal. The ideal proportion for inhalation and exhalation is (one deep breath in 5 counts: one deep even exhalation in 5 counts), but this is possible. It is important that the breathing rhythm does not change , choose a count that you can maintain throughout the practice, with time and constant practice you will be able to increase the length of your inhalation and exhalation. The main goal of this technique is to reduce mental chatter and distractions.

 

The main advantages of this pranayama are:

1 Alignment, harmonization and balancing the prana flowing through the nadis (energy channels of the body)

2 Improved ability to breathe deeply and deliver oxygen to lungs

3 Slow heart rate

4 Reducing anxiety

5 Increased concentration

6 A state of deep relaxation.

 

Contraindications are dizziness and low blood pressure.

 

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