Humming Breathing Exercises for Stress and Relaxation
Thunderbolt Pose is a traditional and ancient seated yoga pose that is often used for meditation and yogic breathing exercises. In Thunderbolt Pose, the heels are together with the buttocks resting on top of them.
Benefits: This will reduce anxiety, anger, tension and calms down an agitated mind. Improves concentration and memory and helps in reducing blood pressure.
Bhramari Pranayama, also known as Humming Bee Breath, is a calming breathing practice that soothes the nervous system and helps to connect us with our inner nature. Bhramari is the Sanskrit word for “bee” and so this breathing technique is named because of the humming sound produced at the back of the throat during the practice – like the gentle humming of a bee.
Precautions: It should not be practiced by menstruating or pregnant woman. It is also contraindicated for individuals with extremely high blood pressure, epilepsy, chest pain, or an active ear infection.
