24/09/2026
🔥 BHASTRIKA PRANAYAMA
Ignite your inner fire:
Bhastrika is a dynamic pranayama traditionally practised to energise the body, awaken prana, generate inner heat and sharpen mental alertness. It can be a powerful practice when you feel sluggish, dull or in need of a little more vitality.
How to practise:
🧘 Sit tall and extend your arms straight forward, palms open.
🔥 Inhale: pull your fists back towards your shoulders, bending the elbows with intention.
🌬️ Exhale: extend your arms forward again, opening the hands.
Continue with a steady rhythm, allowing the movement of the arms to follow the rhythm of your breath. Start with 10 to 15 rounds, then return to a natural breath and pause to notice how you feel.
A few things to remember:
Bhastrika is stimulating, so practise gently and build gradually. Stop if you feel dizzy, lightheaded or uncomfortable.
Avoid vigorous Bhastrika if you are pregnant or have uncontrolled high blood pressure, significant heart or respiratory conditions, or other conditions where forceful breathing is not recommended. If you are unsure, check with a qualified healthcare professional before practising.
✨ The aim isn't to breathe as hard as possible. It's to breathe with awareness, rhythm and intention.
