Pranayama-Are You Breathing the Right Way?

Respiration is a simple process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. But most of us fail to do it correctly! We are so engrossed in our office work, family and daily chores that we ignore the way we breathe. Have you ever observed how you breathe? Most of us breathe fast and shallow.

Pranayama

Though breathing is a natural process for existence, we fail to pay attention to it and do not perform it in the right way. Breathing the right way can bring in a lot of positive changes from the inside. Pranayama, or the technique of breathing in yoga, consists of a series of breathing exercises that relieves stress,  keeps infections at bay and promotes overall wellness.

Also read: Breathwork and Its Healing Benefits on Body, Mind, and Spirit

Who can do pranayama?

Pranayama can be started by any person of any age with good health; and practicing it daily for thirty to forty five minutes can bring in a lot of positive changes to our health. Choose a clean place and environment, free from distractions to practice Pranayama.

Benefits of pranayama

Do you know how pranayama improves our health? Here's how-

• By practicing Pranayama we can learn to breathe slow and deep - the right way.
• It detoxifies from within the body and increases immunity against diseases.
• Correct breathing improves digestion and metabolism.
• Pranayama is the best known cure for lung diseases
• Pranayama improves your concentration and focus by de-stressing and relaxing your body.

You may also read: 3 Effective breathing exercises for a healthier brain

Nutshell

Fast and shallow breathing involves only a fraction of our lungs. This improper breathing pattern contributes to various health issues like heart diseases, fatigue and sleep disorders. Improper breathing can lead to breathing problems and can make one restless. Hence, it is important one practices pranayama and learns the correct way of breathing for a healthy life.

If you are a beginner, then learn it from a trained expert on The Wellness Corner till you become capable to do it skillfully on your own.