09/18/2026
There are pranayama that cool and warm, that energize and calm, that clear away toxins and down regulate your systems. Knowing which to apply when can help you to establish a state of sattva regardless of what is happening around you.
We begin with the practice of intentionally directing our breath using our muscles and focusing our minds. Practicing when we realize we need it becomes accessing the technique that’s right when we need it.
When do we need bhastrika pranayama? When we’re feeling fatigue, lethargic or slow minded. Breathing air in and out like a bellows increases oxygen, pumps the diaphragm and massages the digestive organs. It increases heat in your body and energy.