Bhramari (The Humming Bee Breath)

The word Bhramari is derived from Bhramara which means a black bee. While practicing this Pranayama, the sound produced through the nostril resembles the buzzing of a black bee.

Procedure for Bhramari (The Humming Bee Breath):

• Sit in the position of Padmasana or Siddhasana. 
• Inhale and exhale quickly through the nostrils. 
• Practice this till the body perspires. 
• Then inhale deeply through the exhale through the nostrils. 
• In the beginning, quick breathing stimulates blood circulation and heat of the body increases, but, in the end it is cooled down on account of perspiration and the joy experienced at this juncture is indescribable.

Advantages of Bhramari (The Humming Bee Breath):

• Bhramari pranayama calms the nerves and reduces tension and anxiety.
• It helps to reduce anger and frustrations.
• It gives the practitioner a good sonorous voice. It can also help remove throat ailments.
• It helps to reduce blood pressure.
• The practice of Bhramari delights the mind. One begins to acquire knowledge and emancipation from passion and worldly pleasures.
• One who gets success in practicing Kumbhka through Bharmari successfully enters the stage of Samadhi.

Note: Fresh aspirants will not derive much benefit out of this Pranayama unless they practice Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama.

Therapeutics:

• Thyroid
• Anxiety
• Tension
• High Blood pressure
• Sinusitis
• Depression
• Stress