Another way to calm your mind – and relax your body.

Whilst this breathing exercise can be done anywhere and in any position, for any length of time, traditionally it is practiced sitting in an upright position.

For our purpose today, I simply want you to explore using your breath as a tool to calm your body & your mind. The breath is such a wonderful tool to use as you have it available all the time. It is always at your disposal.

So, lets gently close the lips and inhale through the nose. Exhale through your nose with a soft sound like that of a bumble bee. Or in other words, the exhalation is released in a humming/buzzing sound. You are welcome to close down your eyes if it feels right for you. Practice allowing the vibrating sensation be felt in your jaw, third eye, your forehead and eventually in your whole head and body. Allow your breath to be even and smooth. Enjoy this slow and rythmical way of breathing and enjoy the soothing sounds of your own voice. Notice how it feels. Notice how your mind calms as it stays focused on the sound you produce. Notice how your body relaxes from the long, soothing inhalations and exhalations.

This is one of the many examples where yoga practice borrows from the happenings in nature.

Brahmari is said to relief stress, ease mental tension, alleviates feelings of anger, anxiety and insomnia. It also helps to increase the healing capacity of the body. It is stimulating the pineal & pituitary gland in the brain, and with that our endocrine system.

It has a deeply soothing effect on the mind and nervous system, and will eventually bring you into a very meditative state.

It also is called the breath of joy and happiness.

Traditionally, this is often practiced with the ears blocked.

Fine to be practiced any time of day. Practice 5 – 10 rounds in the beginning, over time you can practice up to 10 minutes.

Enjoy! Happy Buzzing!