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In the Bhastrika Pranayama, breathing is done rapidly followed by stopping the breath and releasing it forcefully. This pranayama is amazing for the lungs as it rejuvenates and purifies them.
This pranayama involves inhaling slowly from both nostrils, stopping the breath and exhaling slowly from the nostrils. It is very beneficial for strong lungs.
The conscious use of the intercostal muscles, chest, and rib cage in Murcha Pranayama encourages the lungs to work efficiently. It helps to strengthen the lungs, improve respiratory functioning, and increase oxygen intake.
It is one of the best alternative nostril breathing types of pranayamas that improve your respiratory health.
One of the well-known types of pranayamas, Anuloma Viloma requires you to practice alternative nostril breathing which improves the health of your lungs.
This pranayama helps you experience a state of peace of mind and tranquillity. It helps to cool down our body and soothe muscles and the nervous system. Our lungs are in a peaceful state when we practice this pranayama.
As a deep breathing technique, this pranayama is one of the most effective breathing techniques for the health of the lungs. It ensures that air flows deep and smoothly to the lungs.
Kapalbhati Pranayama, where the focus is exhalation, is the best breathing exercise to strengthen your chest wall muscles and stimulate all the nerves involved in your respiratory process.
This pranayama lets you channel air through various areas of the body. Dirga Pranayama provides enhanced lung function and improved intake of oxygen.
This pranayama involves deep breathing but the breath is gentle and not forceful. It brings good health to the lungs, trachea, diaphragm, alveoli and bronchioles.