The Sanskrit parole bhastrika have in mind ‘ bellows ’ . A holler is a bag - comparable equipment with handle that is used to furnish a strong blast of air onto a fire to keep the flame burning . Thus , bhastrika pranayama is also known as the holloa breath because of the fact that the air is get forcefully in and out of the lungs . This breathing exercise resemble the blowing of bellows .
As the blowing of bellows increases the flow of air into the flak which in return produce more heat , similarly , bhastrika pranayama increases the flow of air into the eubstance thereby producing more inner heat , which helps in alleviating many diseases as well as very helpful at the mental , emotional and subtle levels as it liven and rejuvenates intellect and torso .
Steps To Practice Bhastrika Pranayama Or Breath Of Fire
To practice Bhastrika pranayama , one must ideally get into Padmasana or the Lotus present . If you do not have the flexibility to get into Padmasana , you may seat in any of the easier sitting yogasanas like Vajrasana or Sukhasana .
Preparatory Practice:
Bhastrika Pranayama From Left Nostril:
Bhastrika Pranayama From Right Nostril:
Bhastrika Pranayama From Both Nostrils:
Breathing While Practicing Bhastrika Pranayama
Duration of Bhastrika Pranayama Practice:
Bhastrika pranayama should be drill for up to 5 rounds . With practice , the pace of breathing is to be increased and the abdominal movement can be fix . Time of retentiveness of breathing place in both anterior naris is to be increase with practice . Do not over separate out yourself beyond your capacity . Stay aware of the breathing process and the movement of the abdomen . The spiritual awareness should be on the manipura chakra .
Benefits Of Practicing Bhastrika Pranayama:
Precautions To Be Taken While Practicing Bhastrika Pranayama
Contra-Indications While Practicing Bhastrika Pranayama
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