Future Youth

General guidelines for pranayama before starting this pranayama.

Sit on your favourite Asana (Vajra asana, Padma asana, Sukh asana) in a well ventilated room free from any distractions.

Beginners can sit on a chair or sit cross legged on the yoga mat/ carpet keeping your back and neck in a straight line. For very weak persons, lie down in supine position similar to shava asana.

Steps

While counting 1-2-3-4, inhale slowly and fill up your lungs to maximum capacity. This will correspond to approximately 3-5 seconds.

Hold breath for a count of 2 (5-6).

Exhale at the same pace as you inhaled for count  Exhalation and inhalation time should be same.

Hold breath for a count 

Steps 1-4 completes one breathing cycle which should be around 10 seconds. Repeat this cycle ten times. Gradually increase to 20 breathing cycles.

1-5 two to three times as long as you feel comfortable. Breathe in and out in a measured and harmonious manner. Concentrate on your breath while you inhale and exhale, enjoy every breath you inhale and exhale. Free your mind from any tension or worries. Think about the wonderful gift of life God has given you. Pay good attention to the rhythm throughout your body.

Thanks

Meena