Position : Vajrasana
- Sit on the ground with both legs stretched and join the heels together and rest the palms on the ground by the side of the body.
- Keep the spine, neck and head straight.
- Fold the right leg and bring the right heel under the right buttock.
- Partially shift body's weight on the right heel, fold the left leg and bring the left heel under the buttock.
- Sit straight with the buttocks resting on both the heels and place the palms on the thighs.
- Besides the knees rest the palms on the ground.
- Spine slightly concave and look straight ahead.
- Open the mouth as wide as possible and push the tongue to its maximum level.
- Start breath in and out forcefully with rapid speed.
- Expand and contract the stomach region vigorously.
- Repeat the practice for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Slowly bend forward and rest the forehead on the ground or bend as much as you can. Collapse the shoulders and relax.
Benefits:
- Rapid exhalation cleanses the lower and middle portion of lungs by expelling carbon-dioxide.
- Helps in relaxing the bronchi.
- Calms down the mind.
Contra-indications :
- People with epileptics and high blood pressure should avoid this practice.
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