Inhale for 3-5 seconds in a rhythmic flow, and breath out in about 15-20 seconds while chanting the sacred word ‘OM’ rhythmically. After one chanting is complete one should again practice it. In a sitting of 3 minutes for 1 cycle, one should practice it at least for 7 times. Patients of incurable diseases and practitioners desirous entering into the depth of meditation can practice if for 5-10 minutes.
Benefits
- All the benefits are same as Bhrāmarī Prāṇāyāma. Its continuous practice is effective in all incurable diseases.
- Its practice gives strength to person suffering from tension, idleness, dejection and insanity.
- It is very important for practitioners desirous of entering into the depth meditation.
- Practice of Udgitha Prānāyāma decreases pulse rate, decreases breath rate, decreases oxygen consumption, decreases imperceptible sweating. Thus, it can be concluded that Udgitha Prānāyāma is an effective way to reduce anxiety. It can be used in the management of stress.
