Bhastrika - a revitalizing exercise from Kundalini Yoga
Today I would like to introduce you to one of my favorite pranayama exercises that are often practiced in
Kundalini Yoga is practiced . I got to know them in a yoga class in India. My Kundalini
Teacher introduced it to me back then as “Indian espresso”. That was during the yoga class
anything but revitalizing, because it was just exhausting for me. Meanwhile, and after
After a lot of practice, I find that a fitting description. Because through this exercise, the entire
Body awakened, concentration increases and the detoxification process is stimulated. I can
I can say for myself that it has become my absolute favorite exercise because I can see the effects
can feel immediately and sustainably.
If you've never practiced pranayama before, start with a gentler exercise, like zum
Example with alternate breathing. If you have been practicing pranayama for a while, I wish
Have fun trying it out or repeating it.
Here is your guide to doing this exercise correctly:
-Find a position where you can sit comfortably for a long time. Your spine should
be erect with your hands on your knees so that your shoulders relax
can. Your breath flows freely and in its natural rhythm. Stay here for a moment
and watch your breathing.
-After arriving in your body, start the exercise: Exhale in one burst and
pull your stomach inwards. Then slowly and fully breathe in again.
-Repeat a few times, making sure the inhale and exhale are equal in length
happen.
-When I started back then, I started with twenty reps for three rounds. can increase
you then still to infinity ;). And if twenty reps are too much for you
are, start with e.g. ten.
A little tip: the “push” inwards when exhaling is gentler than when breathing fire and the
The focus here is on both exhalation and inhalation.
Have fun - your Helene
