Pranayama for Heart and related Research

"Breathing is the link between the mind and the body. By controlling the breath, we can calm the mind and heal the body." - Deepak Chopra Pranayama is a type of yoga that entails controlled breathing practises. Several pranayama techniques are thought to have potential heart health benefits. Here are three pranayama techniques and some research on the subject - Human Heart 1. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing) : This pranayama technique involves alternating between breathing through one nostril and expelling through the other. It is thought to aid in the reduction of stress and anxiety, the improvement of lung function, and the promotion of general cardiovascular health. According to a 2013 study, practising Nadi Shodhana Pranayama for 30 minutes daily for eight weeks dramatically decreased heart rate variability in hypertensive individuals. 2. Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath) : Inhale deeply and exhale while generating a humming so...