Holding your breath is one of the main techniques of yoga. When performed correctly, this technique is of great benefit, it renews the body and gives psychological peace. Experienced yogis are fluent in this technique, can hold their breath for up to an hour, and at the same time not experience any negative consequences. This technique was not always popular. Previously, only an extremely narrow circle of dedicated people knew about it. Information about this technique was transmitted literally by word of mouth.
Holding your breath for a long time is available to everyone, you just need to regularly devote time to training. What is the main benefit of this activity? Cellular respiration begins to be stimulated . Following this, the work of cells is activated, biological processes in the body are accelerated, which improves the work of all important organs.
There are various types of breath holdings, each of which has its own benefit. Therefore, even a novice will be able to quickly improve their health with the help of simple types of equipment. Holding the breath, lasting 3-20 seconds, allows the body to absorb oxygen most optimally. This technique has no contraindications and is available to almost everyone. Stopping breathing for a period of 20 to 90 seconds has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the whole organism. However, to perform this technique is only under the supervision of a mentor with extensive experience in practicing in this area. Stopping breathing for a period exceeding 90 seconds, updates and activates all the capabilities of the physical body and psyche. However, this procedure must be carried out under the strict supervision of a mentor. Persistent training is required before prolonged respiratory arrest.
To correctly complete this exercise, you need to know the basic rules. Firstly, before practicing you need to do yoga for several weeks. What for? Holding your breath requires that your spine be flexible enough. Otherwise, without the necessary training, you can acquire a number of problems.
Secondly, during the execution of the technique you need to completely relax all the muscles. The spine should be straightened, body body slightly inclined forward.
Thirdly, such practices are performed only on an empty stomach.
Fourth, in order to stop breathing as long as possible, you must first take a few deep breaths and exhalations.
How do you know if you are doing the exercise correctly? Measure your heart rate. Heart beats should become rare. However, they also become much stronger than usual. You should feel the pulsation that shakes your entire chest. At the end of the exercise, take a conscious and slow exhale. In this case, you must use the abdominal muscles . This should be followed by a short breath holding as you exhale. Then let the breath take place automatically. Perform all stages of the exercise slowly and consciously, there should be no sharpness. After short workouts, it is recommended that you perform a series of breath-holdings at short intervals. You will immediately notice that exercises are given to you more and more easily.
Remember that regularity and graduation are important in such techniques. Do not immediately practice prolonged respiratory arrest. Moreover, such haste will not bring positive results. Be sure that proper breath holding, the use of which is undeniable, will improve blood circulation, activate a healthy metabolism, increase cell viability, and ensure excellent functioning of the nervous system. Exercise regularly and you will quickly notice their beneficial effects.