Presentation

on

Bhramari Pranayama

Gajanan Saraf Msc Y & C 5th sem

Overview Introduction

How to practice

Variations of the practice

Awareness during the practice

Duration of the practice

Time of the practice

Benefits

Contraindication

Reference

Introduction 'Bhramari' means bee

In this Pranayama, the buzzing sound of a Bhramar is produced

while doing Rechaka

How to practice ? Sit in padmasana /sukhasana

Spine erect

Closed eyes

Plug the ears with the respective index fingers or thumb

Now inhale and exhale forcibly with a humming or buzzing

sound

Enjoy the sound and vibrations produced during these

breathing techniques

Do the practice with kumbhaka

Variations

Awareness Physical – within the head & on making the breath steady &

even

Spiritual – on Ajna chakra

Duration One should start by doing it 5-6 times which can be gradually

increased to 10-15 times

•Early morning

•Evening

•Before sleeping

Time of the practice

Elevates mood Thyroid problems

Controlling Asthma & other

respiratory diseases

Beneficial for pregnant women

Insomnia

Stress or tension can be manage

Post operative cardiac

patient

relieves anxiety &

depression

Benefits

Contraindication• While lying down

• Severe ear infection

• Warning : Pranayama must be learnt under expert guidance and

after consultation from your physician

Reference APMB – Swami Satyananda saraswati munger

Hathyog Pradipika – Swatmarama (Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala)

Yogabhyasa – Vishwas Mandalik nasik (M.S)

Hathayoga – Swami Muktibodhananda

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