Description
- Sama-vritti is often described in contrast to its alternative ratio breathing technique, vishama-vritti, in which the inhalation and exhalation are made to be uneven in length.
- Considered a more basic pranayama, it is recommended to master sama-vritti before attempting vishama-vritti.
- promotes balance and evenness in the natural flow of consciousness.
- This enhanced level of equilibrium can help reduce agitation and anxiety
Follow these steps to try Sama Vritti Pranayama :
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Sama-vritti is an equal ratio breathing technique practiced by making sure that the inhalation is the same length as the exhalation.
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This may be facilitated by a mental count to ensure the evenness is maintained.
Benefits
- Antioxidants are thrown out efficiently.
- Helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Room for fresh supply of air as the body expels out everything.
- Keeps the diaphragm active.
- Increases immunity.
- The prana is not moving within the body, and it stays calm.
- The retained prana within the body stimulates the dull organs and the glands.
- It distributes the energy equally within the entire body.
- Antar Kumbhaka moves upwards and hence sits at the crown of the head.
- The retained energy prepares the body for meditation.
- Improves lung capacity.
- Wakes up the sluggish cells in the body.
- Encourages the right kind of breathing.
- Long and deep inhalation (puraka) builds awareness.