Breathing is a process that is continuous even when we are
in an unconscious state. This process is giving us oxygen and hence keeping us
alive. But there are very few people who are aware that breathing right is more
important than just breathing. Most of us breathe shallow and because of this
are not in a complete state of wellness.
There are group of ‘breatharians’ who are actually learning
to breathe in the right way. Deep breathing can be cure of multiple ailments
like asthma, allergies, heart disorder, insomnia etc. Breathing deep comes from
a continuous practice. A conscious effort will help you in making deep
breathing your habit.
There are multiple practices like yoga, martial arts and
meditations which focuses of proper inhaling and exhaling. Four easy practices
which are taught in yoga can help you to practice proper breathing even at
home.
1-
Chanting of ‘Om’- This is a very easy exercise
in which you have to chant the word ‘Om’, while you exhale. You have to stress
the word while you utter it loud. This increases your inhaling and exhaling
time. The more you will inhale; the exhalation time will also get extended
automatically.
2-
Count while breathing- In this process you have
to count while inhaling and exhaling. Initially start with smaller number and
then with practice increase the numbers slowly.
3-
Anuloma-Viloma- This breathing exercise will not
only help you in practicing a proper breathing but will also keep your brain
healthy. In this exercise you have to use alternate nostril while inhaling and
exhaling. As we all know that left side of our brain is responsible for thinking,
while right side helps us to sense and feel. When we close our right nostril
and inhale from the right side, oxygen reaches our right brain and same thing
happens when we inhale from left nostril keeping the right nostril close.
4-
Ujjayi-
Ujjayi is a breathing process which is also known as Ocean Breath. In this
process we have to make hissing sound while inhaling and exhaling.
You have to focus on your breath while practicing these exercises.
Proper breathing also increase the blood flow and oxygen flow to your brain and
body. The rhythm that is created due to controlled breathing keeps the mind
relaxed and also energizes the body. It might take a longer time for few people
to bring the whole process in daily practice, but once it is achieved you can
feel the difference in your body and state of mind.