Description

• Murcha Pranayama is a yogic breathing technique, designed to enhance mental energy and provide a subtle sense of euphoria
• Pranayama is a practice in which conscious awareness and control of the breath helps to maintain a healthy flow of prana in the body.
•  it should not be practiced by those who are pregnant or have any kind of mental or heart disorders, particularly high blood pressure.

Follow these steps to practice Murcha Pranayama:

1. Sit in any easy meditation posture, such as sukhasana or lotus pose
2. Relax the body, rest the hands on the knees and soften the shoulders
3. Sit upright and align the head with the spine
4. Engage khecari mudra (roll the tongue to the soft palate or nasal cavity)
5. Tilt the head back slightly and begin to slowly inhale through both nostrils, using Ujayii breath
6. Acquire shambhavi mudra (bring the gaze to the centre of the eyebrows)
7. Straighten the arms, lock the elbows and press the palms into the knees
8. At the top of the inhale, retain the breath and engage jalandhar bandha (chin lock)
9. When you feel extreme dizziness, begin to slowly exhale the breath
10. Return to relaxed body position with the eyes closed, take a moment to pause and appreciate the tranquility created by the practice.