Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)

A bellow looks like an accordion and stokes the fire. When we do Bhastrika, we are stoking our inner fire and bringing energy into the system.

How to perform:

  • Sit comfortably, relaxing your shoulders and keeping your back erect.

  • Make a fist and fold your arms, placing them near your shoulders.

  • Inhale deeply, raise your hands straight up and open your fists.

  • Exhale forcefully, bring your arms down next to your shoulders, bending the elbows and close your fists.

  • Between each round, rest your hands on your lap with your palms facing up and be still.

Benefits:

  • It helps in the sinus, bronchitis, and other respiratory issues.

  • It helps in balancing the tri-doshas - Vata, Pitta, Kapha.

  • Activates the solar plexus chakra.

  • Improves digestion and strengthens the abdominal muscles.

  • Increases alertness and intelligence.

  • Clears any blockages present in nadis and purifies them.

Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy.

  • High Blood Pressure.

  • Heart Ailments.

  • Fever.

  • Hypertension & Panic Disorders.

More breathing techniques are on my website https://breathing.inspirationforyou.club/ . Enjoy!