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01/6What is Pranayama
Anybody who has ever attended a Yoga class or seen people do Yoga on TV must be knowing what Pranayama is. Many people think of Pranayama as merely a breathing exercise which can at best clear their nostrils. But, Pranayama is actually much more than that.
In fact, Pranayama is that one simple yogic practice that can help people walk on the path of their spiritual journey. For people who seek inner growth, peace, clarity and calm, Pranayama is like the ultimate tool. As said by Sadhguru in one of his blogs, ““Prana” means “the vital energy ","yama " means to gain control over that. So, it is a subtle process through which one can gain control over his inner energies.”
02/6Is there a right time?
While many say that Pranayama can be done any time of the day as long as the person doing it is concentrated and away from distractions, many elders and experts state that Brahma Muhurta is the best time. Traditionally, early morning hours, that is during the ‘brahma muhurta’ of 4 to 6 AM, doing Pranayama is encouraged. At this time the atmosphere is calm, and the mind is naturally more receptive to positive energies. Thus, performing Pranyama during the early morning hours helps enhance spiritual practices.
03/6How does Pranayama help?
One of the primary ways in which pranayama helps in spiritual practices is by bringing together the mind, body, and spirit of the person who performs it. By regulating the breath, practitioners learn to be more aware of their life force and its importance. The awareness about the simple function which enables us to live helps maintain a deeper connection with the energy around us. Through consistent practice, individuals develop a sense of inner peace and contentment, which helps them forget about the outside world and the distractions it comes with.
04/6Clears the mind
Pranayama has always been known as a strong tool when it comes to matters of the mind. In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to become overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, which directly and indirectly stops us from our spiritual journeys. Something as simple as ego or jealousy are considered to be obstructions in the path of spirituality. And this is where Pranayama comes to the rescue. It offers a means to quiet the incessant chatter of the mind, allowing practitioners to experience moments of stillness. When people learn to breathe consciously and deeply, mental agitation reduces.
05/6Improves concentration
The regulation of breath in pranayama also improves concentration and focus, which are both very important parts of spirituality. By being more aware of your energies and setting them in the right way, people become more disciplined and attentive. As their mind and concentration sharpen and improve, people finally start realising the real meaning of life and the time they spent in jealousy over others accomplishments.
06/6Pranayama and the smooth flow of energy
Pranayama, through discipline and breathing, promotes the purification of the subtle energy channels, or ‘nadis’ within our body. Once these channels are cleared out, this helps with the free flow of prana.
It is said that when these energy paths that are present inside your body are facing any blocks, i.e., in the form of ego, jealousy, anger, distractions and the likes, this will lead to turmoil inside the body. High stress could lead to physical problems, jealousy could make way for mental issues and all of it together results in a human who is not in touch with self.
And then through Pranayama, a person is able to clear out these pathways and let positive energy flow within them.
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