04/09/2025
Prāṇāyāma (yogic breath regulation) is more relevant in modern times than ever before because today’s lifestyle brings stress, pollution, sedentary habits, and mental unrest. Here’s why it matters now:
Physical Health Benefits
1. Improves Lung Capacity: Helps counter reduced natural breathing due to sedentary lifestyle.
2. Boosts Immunity: Deep breathing increases oxygen supply and strengthens body defenses.
3. Balances Nervous System: Activates parasympathetic response, reducing blood pressure and heart strain.
4. Detoxification: Enhances oxygen–carbon dioxide exchange, helping clear toxins.
🧘 Mental & Emotional Benefits
1. Stress Management: Slow breathing reduces cortisol (stress hormone).
2. Anxiety & Depression Relief: Practices like Anulom Vilom or Bhramari calm overactive thoughts.
3. Improved Focus & Memory: More oxygen to the brain enhances clarity, concentration, and decision-making.
4. Better Sleep: Practices such as Nadi Shodhana and Chandra Bhedana promote relaxation.