Benefits

• Great for lungs and people who suffer from repetitive cough, flu, respiratory issues, allergies or breathlessness
• The increased blood supply to the head improves eyesight and hearing.
• The lungs are strengthened and it is beneficial for bronchitis, as the respiratory system is quickly and deeply purified.
• It is great for energizing the body and the mind

How to do

• Sit in Padmasana (Lotus Pose).
• Take a deep breath and fill your lungs with air.
• Release the breath after counting till five.
• Now begin practicing the technique by inhaling and exhaling with force and mimicking the panting activity.
• To begin with, practice at least 21 times (one round of inhalation and exhalation will count as one time).
• You can take breaks and continue doing it for three minutes. Gradually increase the count and the duration as the stamina increases.

Tip

• Do not open your eyes while doing this pranayama.
• Force breath out while pulling back your hands.

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Warning

• Avoid this if you have chronic respiratory problem and unable to perform this.