10/08/2017
Benefits of Pranayama- Every organ in the body including heart, brain , lungs,digestive organs, endocrine glands and excretory organs have rhythms. Breathing too has specific rhythm. Pranayama gives the breath a natural rhythm by controlling the process of inhalation, exhalation and retention. Breathing influences almost all the systems of the body. Hence it helps to maintain the natural rhythm of all body organs, and allows their functions to go a long way. Pranayama helps to breath slowly and deeply. Reduced breathing rate has multiple benifits for the body, like slowing down the heart rate, minimizing the wear and tear of internal organs, improving blood circulation ,lowering blood pressure and slowing down the aging process.
Pranayama increases lung capacity. It is actually helpful for those suffering from respiratory disorders such as asthma and emphysema that they can overcome the fear of the shortness of breath.
Pranayama controls the fluctuation of mind and prepares it for meditation. The combination of pranayama and meditation makes the body feel light. It provides inner peace , improves sleep, sharpens the memory and refines concentration.
Pranayama helps in increasing oxygen supply to the brain and provide complete relaxation to the nervous system . A fitter and calmer mind is a path to deep relaxation which also increases the mental and physical powers of endurance..
Research suggests that manipulating the great can alter how we feel. Breathing has a significant impact on our emotions like anger, fear, joy or sadness. Right breathing not only calms the body and mind down but also helps to control negative emotions such as anger, depression, jealousy, hatred, greed and arrogance.