Written by: Deepa
18 June 2025
Pranayama is the ancient yogic art of breathing properly. The real act of pranayama is for complete and controlled breathing so that the amount of prana (life force) running through you is regulated to help create a balance of physical, emotional, & spiritual health.
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Let's take a look at the top 5 benefits of adding a pranayama practice to your routine.
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Breathing deeply fires the parasympathetic nervous system & calms the mind. Research has shown that pranayama will lower cortisol levels and help manage anxiety in a natural way.
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Practicing pranayama regularly will increase your oxygen intake, strengthen your lung muscles, & manipulate your lung capacity more & more. This can help people with asthma, COPD, or those recovering from COVID.
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By managing stress levels & blood pressure, cardiac function gets better and circulation and output also improve. Making breathing a regimen over time can reduce cardiovascular issues & heart disease.
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With your breath slow or purposeful attention can be redirected to important tasks, while also balancing the hemispheres of your brain. Techniques such as Anulom Vilom & Bhramari are beneficial for prioritizing mental clarity.
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Breathing deeply expels toxins, particularly carbon dioxide, & through increased oxygenation improves whole body detoxification & energization.
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Pranayama is a free, natural and radically effective self-healing practice. Start small, practice regularly and you'll experience to shift from the inside out, one breath at a time.
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