Pranayama stands as yoga’s breathwork powerhouse, endorsed by AYUSH for tackling today’s health crises. Patanjali delineates four types, each harnessing breath’s rhythm to nurture body, mind, and spirit amid chaos.
Practiced mindfully for short durations daily with expert input, these techniques purify, energize, pacify, and transcend, effectively banishing tension, restlessness, and fatigue.
Bahyavrtti’s Rechaka expels air forcefully, purging toxins, refreshing lungs, and melting away stress in a revitalizing purge.
Abhyantaravrtti’s Puraka invites deep breaths inward, amplifying oxygenation, fueling vitality, and anchoring the mind with clarity.
Stambhavrtti’s Kumbhaka pauses the flow—internally or externally—stockpiling pranic power, inducing serenity, and amplifying introspective depth; approach with patience and oversight.
Bahyabhyantar Vishaya Aksepi, or Chaturtha, elevates beyond mechanics. Breath integrates seamlessly, ceasing volitionally after years of dedication, granting yogis profound control and ethereal experiences.