Thursday, July 31, 2008

Moorchha Pranayama

Moorchha Pranayama

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"Moorchhha" means "fainting" or "swooning breath" in which the breath is inhaled slowly and retained for an extended period.

Bhramari Breathing

Sequence:

  1. Sit as usual in a comfortable position with the head, neck and spine straight.
  2. Concentrate the conscious mind between the eyebrows, which is called the centre of intuition.
  3. Inhale gradually and deeply through the mouth.
  4. Let the conscious mind merge into the center of intuition.
  5. Touch the chin tightly to the throat cavity (jugular notch).
  6. Relax the jalandhara bandha.
  7. Then exhale slowly.
  8. This creates a favourable experience, so it is called Moorccha Pranayama.
  9. Begin with nine times and increase with time up to fifteen minutes.

Benefits:

  • This exercise promotes happiness of mind, achievement of bliss and removes lustfulness.
  • It also helps the mind to draw inwards.

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