Living in such a chaotic world, who would’ve ever thought that a simple breathing technique is all we need to feel better physically and mentally? This is the art of pranayama, a word that comes from “pra” meaning life and “yama” meaning control. This ancient practice of breath regulation can be done on its own or together with different yoga poses that allow you to regain control of your life and promote better physical and mental wellness. Here are some of the benefits of pranayama to your life:

It helps to improve sleep quality 

Are you having a hard time dozing off because a lot is on your mind? Clinical studies have shown that practicing a technique called “Bhramari pranayama” in just 5 minutes can help to slow down your heart rate and breathing, so your body can also calm down and prepare for sleep. Another study even revealed that pranayama helped patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea enjoy better quality of sleep. Try using this technique after your ayurvedic skin care routine and before going to bed. 

It relieves stress. 

A lot of us are struggling to manage stress in our lives and it can lead to different mental and emotional problems that could eventually take over us if not addressed right away. Pranayama has been proven by studies to help reduce stress levels by calming the nervous system, so that it can react to stress better. It was even found to help individuals stay calm before taking a test by increasing oxygen uptake in the body. For an additional relaxing practices, use our ayurveda soap enriched with Lavender. 

It regulates blood pressure levels. 

Hypertension can be the beginning of a lot of serious medical conditions including stroke and heart disease, and one of its strongest contributing factors is stress. Practicing pranayama helps to reduce stress levels and keeps the body relaxed, so that blood pressure levels also remain normal. In fact, this technique is so effective that a study conducted among participants who took anti-hypertensive drugs for 6 weeks and those who took pranayama training for 6 weeks revealed that the latter experienced better reduction in blood pressure than those who took medications. 

It promotes mindfulness.

Breathing comes natural to us, but the art of pranayama allows us to be more aware of how we breathe, so that we can also focus on the present moment instead of bombarding our thoughts with things from the past or the future. A study conducted in 2017 revealed that students who practiced pranayama showed better mindfulness and emotional control than those who didn’t. When you’re mindful of yourself and your surroundings, your quality of life will surely increase tremendously.

Finally, pranayama can benefit your body more than you can imagine. Aside from reducing stress and promoting mindfulness, this practice has also been found to improve cognitive function.

When combined with other practices like ayurveda and with the use of ayurveda skin care products and our organic immunity booster, pranayama can definitely change your life for the better. You just need to stop, find a comfortable place and practice breathing properly, so you can release the toxicity and embrace more positivity in your life.

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