Pranayama: Know the techniques and benefits of yogic breathing on mental health
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pranayama: Know the techniques and benefits of yogic breathing on mental health

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Stress, anxiety, and sadness are among the mental health effects of the daily pressures of modern society. Experts recommend a variety of actions to lessen mental health issues, but Pranayama, also known as Yogic Breathing, has a notable reputation for having a major positive impact on mental health. Mental health benefits of Pranayama Numerous scientific types of research across the globe have validated the significant effect of Pranayama on mental health, including-: Lowered stress By allowing individuals to focus on their breathing, Pranayama helps in alleviating stress and anxiety. A few techniques of Pranayama that can be easily incorporated into our daily routine: Bhramari: The Bhramari Pranayama method involves producing a humming sound while inhaling and exhaling through the nose. Nadi Shodhana: This technique involves breathing rhythmically via alternating nostrils, allowing individuals to accomplish inner balance and lower stress levels.

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Pranayama for improved blood circulation: 6 essential breathing exercises of Yoga for heart health
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Hindustan Times  

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The Quint  

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 11 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 3 months ago

Feeling stressed? Quick breathing exercises to calm your nerves

Hindustan Times  

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Pooja Batra performs Pranayam at beach with Yoga classmates in Costa Rica
3 years, 3 months ago

Pooja Batra performs Pranayam at beach with Yoga classmates in Costa Rica

Hindustan Times  

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Yoga Day: Amitabh Bachchan, Dia Mirza stress on breathing asanas amid Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

If you are looking to regain stamina and immunity amid Covid-19 pandemic, search no further as Bollywood celebrities got you sorted with a plethora of Yoga exercise suggestions on International Yoga Day 2021 this Monday but Amitabh Bachchan and Dia Mirza’s recent fitness motivation is not only for beginners level but also handy in current health crisis. Stressing importance of …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga Day 2021: 8 Types of Pranayama That Will Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy

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3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 Survivors Can Improve Their Oxygen Flow by Practicing These Breathing Exercises At Home

News 18  

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Yoga to the rescue
3 years, 10 months ago

Yoga to the rescue

Hindustan Times  

During the challenging time when the unending restriction on outings and human contact has taken toll on us, embracing the ancient effects of yoga has been a key for many to live easy. While asana like Pranayama relieves stress, anxiety, feelings of loneliness, sadness, meditation, the different types yoga practice does enhance our fitness and self-sustenance too. Talking about the …

Yoga for Stress Part 2: Three Asanas to Help You Unwind
4 years, 1 month ago

Yoga for Stress Part 2: Three Asanas to Help You Unwind

News 18  

If you didn’t have a stress problem before this year, chances are that you may have one now. In the previous part of the series, we gave you three yoga asanas that can help in relieving stress and anxiety. Bhramari Pranayama Bhramari Pranayama, also called humming bee breath, helps in relieving stress and cerebral tension. Shashankasana Shashankasana, also called the …

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4 years, 3 months ago

These Breathing Exercises Can Help you Cope with Anxiety, Relieve Stress

News 18  

Anxiety is the feeling of fear and uneasiness in situations of stress. Some of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder are: -Increased blood pressure -Nausea -Over-worries and restlessness -Increased irritability -Difficulty in concentration -Sleep disorder -Panic attacks While it is advisable to seek medical help, there are some basic breathing techniques that can be practiced whenever you feel anxious and …

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