Pranayama-A simple step for a healthy living

One of the five principles of yoga is Pranayama which promotes proper breathing  (Pranayama) . Proper breathing is to bring more oxygen to the blood and to the brain.The benefits of yoga breathing, yogasanas and meditation are really and truly immense.

Most of us do breathing exercise at some time or another. But, when it becomes a regular event, it can start having a detriment effect on your health.

Deep breathing is one of our most vital functions as without enough oxygen your metabolism automatically slows down. Exercise increases metabolism as it increases the intake of oxygen.

• Regular Pranayama increases lung capacity and improves breathing efficiency.
•  It improves circulation and normalize blood pressure.
• It enhances immunity and gives a lot of positive energy.
• It tones the nervous system, combats anxiety, depression and improves sleep, digestive and excretory functions.
• It provides massage to the internal organs and great conditioning for weight loss.
• It stimulates the glands and enhances endocrine functioning.
• Deep breathing helps to ease tension and reduces stress. It releases endorphins which are the bodies own pain-killers.This helps in relieving headache, sleeplessness, backache and other stress related aches and pains.
• It nourishes every cellof our body and promotes relaxation. To relax breathe deeply and slowly
• Prolonged exhalation helps to get rid of stale air and toxins from our body.
• It benefits asthma patients. The working capacity of heart and lungs increases.
• It helps to clear and focus the mind and to increase stamina.
• It strengthens weak abdominal and intestinal muscles.
• It cures cough and cold rapidly.

• Suffice it to say, deep breathing is simple and easy, but an effective technique for a healthy life style.