BeginnerseatedBhramari Pranayama
भ्रामरी प्राणायाम
Bhramari (Bee Breath) is a pranayama where a humming sound is made during exhalation — deeply calming.
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Benefits
- Instantly calms the mind
- Reduces anger and anxiety
- Helps with insomnia
- Lowers blood pressure
- Safe during pregnancy
- Full anatomical benefits — muscles, joints, organs →
Avoid If
- Ear infections
- Active migraine (during attack)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
6 cues
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
- 1Sit on the front edge of your sitting bones
- 2Lengthen the spine upward on each inhalation
- 3Keep the chest lifted and shoulders relaxed
- 4Ground down through the sitting bones
- 5Maintain an elongated spine — avoid rounding the back
- 6Surrender the weight of the body to the props and the floor
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About this Pose
Bhramari (Bee Breath) is a pranayama where a humming sound is made during exhalation — deeply calming.
How to Practice
1. Sit in Sukhasana.
2. Close the eyes.
3. Place index fingers on the ears (Shanmukhi Mudra).
4. Deep inhale.
5. Exhale making 'hmmmm' — humming bee sound.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bhramari Pranayama
What is Bhramari Pranayama?
Bhramari (Bee Breath) is a pranayama where a humming sound is made during exhalation — deeply calming.
What are the benefits of Bhramari Pranayama?
Instantly calms the mind. Reduces anger and anxiety. Helps with insomnia. Lowers blood pressure. Safe during pregnancy. Good for headaches.
Who should avoid Bhramari Pranayama?
Avoid this pose if you have: Ear infections, Active migraine (during attack).
How many steps are in Bhramari Pranayama?
Bhramari Pranayama is practiced in 10 steps. Sit in Sukhasana.
Is Bhramari Pranayama suitable for beginners?
Yes, Bhramari Pranayama is a beginner-friendly pose suitable for all levels.
What conditions does Bhramari Pranayama help with?
Bhramari Pranayama is therapeutic for: anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, migraine, depression.
What poses should I do before Bhramari Pranayama?
Prepare with: Seated Tadasana, Baddha Konasana, Neck Rolls. These warm up the relevant muscles and joints.
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