Three energizing pranayama for the more experienced yogi. Contraindications are abdominal cramping, hyperventilation, dizziness, risk of fainting, asthma triggering, panic triggering...PLEASE practice using extreme caution. If you have ANXIETY, then please pass on these breathing practices as they can further aggravate the situation.
1.) Kapalabhati pranayama (skull shining breathing)
2.) Kumbhaka pranayama (breath retention)
3.) Bhastrika pranayama (bellows breathing / breath of fire)
Benefits:
tone abdominal and diaphragm muscles
increase lung capacity
Increase in carbon dioxide level
greater interchange of oxygen
Reduces strain on circulatory system
Energizes the mind & body
Strengthens immunity
Uplifts feelings of depression
EnergizingBreathing(pranayama)
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