Art Of Business

Aman Sharma

Om Shanti. Take a deep breath in, hold it, and slowly exhale out. Through the process of breathing, we nourish the cells of our body with oxygen and remove the accumulated carbon dioxide from it. Sadly most of us forget how to breathe deeply and properly. The importance of the art of breathing can be demonstrated by a simple fact.

We can survive for days without food or water, but we will perish in a matter of minutes without air. Because of out fast paced lives, we often neglect this important aspect of our lives – the way we breathe. As shallow breathers, we consume only about approximately 15 % of our lung capacity. Using normal breathing techniques, only 20 million pores in our lungs receive oxygen, while the remaining 53 million pores remain deprived of it. Pranayama, a word derived from Sanskrit, essentially means the art of breathing.

Pranayama is a powerful breathing technique that ensures healthy body and calm mind. Performing pranayama in the early morning helps to obtain naturally glowing skin. The secret to ageless skin is pranayama. Practicing various types of pranayama boosts resistance power and gives physical strength. There are different techniques for deep breathing. Ujjayee, Shitali, Viloma, Kapalabhati, Anuloma, Bhastrika, and Bhramari are some of the popular forms of pranayama. The best way to perform Pranayama is to start with Udhgeet, followed by Bhrastrika, Kapal Bharti, Agnisaar, Anulom Vilom, and Bhramri.

One of the common deep breathing techniques is Bhastrika Pranayama. Bhastrika pranayama is all about inhaling and exhaling completely so that your body gets maximum amount of oxygen. In Sanskrit Bhastrika means ‘bellows’. Rapid succession of forcible expulsion is a characteristic feature of Bhastrika. It helps to throw out toxins and cures illnesses of respiratory track. It also boosts the supply of oxygen and purifies blood. In Bhastrika pranayama one needs to apply force while breathing in and breathing out. You can determine how much speed to apply while inhaling and exhaling keeping in mind your heath and endurance power.

Kapal Bharti, or Kapal Bhatti as it is also known, is another form of Pranayama. It involves taking short breaths and exhaling forcefully. The stomach is also made to move in tandem with the breathing pattern. This exercise not only improves breathing, but is also a good abdominal and chest workout.

In today’s busy lives, it is common that we rush from one place to another. From hurrying to work in the morning and sprinting to catch our bus/taxis, to racing around the kitchen eager to quickly make dinner after a long, hard day. In all this, where do we find the time to truly connect with our inner beings? Where do we find time to focus on ourselves, our bodies, and our breath? Many believe that.

Pranayama – the life force – connects the body and the mind, and is essential for our overall well-being. It is said that many ailments and disorders result from the prana (breath) being out of synch with normal body functions. Regular practitioners of Pranayama also attest that it helps clear skin and reduce the signs of aging.Yoga is a disciplined science encompassing all aspects of life in different ways and levels to balance the mind, body and spirit. Yoga meditation India helps us to restore perfect health.

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