For thousands of years, yogis have been using the power of their breath to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The breath is able to influence the flow of energy or prana in our bodies. By learning to balance and manipulate this flow through different breathing techniques, you can do everything from improve your digestion to reduce stress. Here are the proven scientific benefits of Pranayama.
It expands the chest walls and lungs while performing. It requires forceful respiration which ultimately increases the endurance of the respiratory system.
In this you perform alternate nostril breathing which helps to clear blockages in the nostril cavity.
Digestive problems like inflammatory digestive disorder can lead to extreme gastritis and acidity. This breathing exercise treats chronic digestive disorders.