Bhramari

Bhramari or Nasal Snoring is more difficult than the usual mouth snoring. In Bhramari, the lips are closed and vibrations of the soft palate are cause entirely by nasal airflow unlike the usual mouth snoring.

Bhramari pranayama is practised sitting in any comfortable asana. The eyes and mouth are gently closed. The teeth are not touching.

BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA Introduction : The original word in the term Bhramari is Bhramar (humming bee). This pranayam relates to the word bhramar, i. e. the sound that bhramar emits.

Bhramari pranayama breathing practice in which a soft "humming-bee" sound is produced during exhalation to stimulate the Ajna Chakra Bhujangasana ...

BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA First inhale deeply. One has to make a sound from the neck via the nose as if there is a humming of a black bee m performing this Pranayama. Then simulate the sound of humming through the neck.

Bhramari Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana. Inhale rapidly through both nostrils making sound of Bhramara, the bee, and exhale rapidly through both nostrils, making the humming sound. You can carry the process till the body is bathed in perspiration.

Chanting 'MMM' or Bhramari pranayama with both external ears closed using the thumb of both hands also is another very useful trick to rest and relax the scalp muscles. This works through slowing down the mind.

The AbhinayaDarpana has a sloka that describes Patra Prana Dasha Smrutaha - the ten essentials of the dancer: Javaha (Agility), Sthirathvam (Steadiness), Rekhacha (graceful lines), Bhramari(balance in pirouettes), Drishtir (glance), ...

Yogis practice eight kinds of breathing exercises. They are known as: (1) ujjayi; (2) surya bheda; (3) bhastrika; (4) stali; (5) sithkari; (6) bhramari; (7) moorcha; and (8) plavini. The first three are very important for Yogic students.

deep breathing exercise, Sukha Purvaka (easy comfortable) Pranayama during walking, Pranayama during meditation, Rhythmical breathing, Suryabheda, Ujjayi, Sitkari, Sitali, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Murchha, Plavini, Kevala Kumbhaka, etc.

See also: Yoga, Prana, Pranayama, Asana, Meditation