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bellows breath

a coffee, but free and from your nose.

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categoryenergy & focus
studies2 peer-reviewed
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research shows this technique has measurable physiological effects. studies are peer-reviewed and published in medical journals.

Effects of Yoga Respiratory Practice (Bhastrika pranayama) on Anxiety, Affect, and Brain Functional Connectivity

Frontiers in Psychiatry · 2020
  • Significant reduction in anxiety levels

  • Improved positive affect and mood

  • Altered brain connectivity in emotion-processing regions

  • Enhanced energy and mental alertness

Effect of Bhastrika Pranayama on neuro-cardiovascular-respiratory function

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine · 2024
  • Increased sympathetic activation and alertness

  • Improved respiratory muscle strength

  • Enhanced cardiovascular function

  • Generates internal heat and energy