Bhramari word is made from the Hindi word “Bhramar” (मधुमक्खी in Indian language) which means Bumble Bee and the meaning of Pranayama is breathing technique so it can also be called ‘bee breath’. Bhraamri (Bee Breath) could be a terribly effective Pranayama (breathing exercise) for meditation. The activity of this respiratory exercise helps to induce a chilling impact on the mind rapidly. Bhramari Pranayama edges in reducing high vital sign, fatigue, and mental stress. Conjointly active this Pranayama for ear, nose, mouth, and eye issues will have a positive impact. This Pranayam is one of the great breathing exercises to release the mind of disquiet, anxiety, or frustration and get rid of anger. It is simple to do breathing techniques and can be practiced anywhere at work or home, it is an instant option for de-stress yourself.

In Bhramari Pranayama the exhalation sound very resembles the humming sound of a bee, by this, it is named as Bhramari pranayama. In this respiration process, your lips are purported to be shut, and you’re purported to gently and swimmingly build a sound sort of a buzzing bee in your throat. The practice of Bhramari Pranayama is very helpful for making the breath smooth and quieting the mind too. You easily can feel the sound vibrations in your jaws, throat and face. This is simple and can be done by any age group of people.

Steps of Bhramari Pranayama (Bee breath)

Sit on the Padmasana or any other sitting Asana.·

Close your eyes and breathe deeply.·

Now close your ears lids or flaps with your thumbs.·

Place your index finger just above your eyebrows and the rest of your Fingers over your eyes with your middle fingers.·

Applying very gentle pressure to the sides of your nose.·

Now concentrate your mind on the area between your eyebrows.·

Keep your mouth closed; breath out slowly through your nose with making a humming sound of Om.·

Repeat this process 5 times. The important thing is that while doing this Pranayama assumes that you are being connected to all the positive energies of the universe.

Benefits of Bhramari Pranayama

This is the best method to achieve the concentration of mind.

It opens the blockage and gives a feeling of happiness to the mind and brain.

Beneficial in relieving from hypertension.

It relaxes the mind and lowers stress.

It helps in High blood pressure and heart problems.

With the help of this, the mind becomes steady, lower mental tension, agitation, etc.

Helpful in curing Paralysis and migraines.

All ages people can try this breathing exercise including pregnant women.

In the time period of pregnancy, it helps to maintain and regulate the functioning of the Endocrine system and provide easy childbirth.

It is very good for Alzheimer’s disease.

Most effective Pranayama for awakening the Kundalini

Precautions of Bee Breathing Exercise

Do Bhramari Pranayama after completing the Anulom vilom Pranayama

Don’t press your ear cartilage too hard while doing this Pranayama

Do all the pranayama in the morning with an empty stomach. If you are doing Pranayama in the evening then keep several gaps between Pranayama and your meal.

Do all the Yoga postures and breathing exercises under the yoga expert.

Do not put your finger inside the ear but, you have to only gently press the ear cartilage.

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