Energy breathing
Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)
Bhastrika (Bellows Breath) is an energising rhythm to wake up body and mind. Press Begin and the breathing field paces every phase for you.
How to breathe it
- Rhythm (seconds)
- In 2 · out 2
- One cycle
- 4 seconds
- Session
- 5 minutes
- Intensity
- intense
Inhale forcefully through the nose, expanding belly and chest, then exhale forcefully. Use equal 2-second inhales and exhales. Keep spine tall, rhythm vigorous. Perform in short bursts to energize.
Practice seated or lying down, never in water or while driving. Stop if you feel dizzy or unwell, and check with a professional if you’re pregnant or have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
More energy rhythms
- Soma Awakening · In 4 · hold 4 · out 4
- Soma Energy · In 2 · hold 2 · out 4
- Soma Shakti · In 2 · hold 2 · out 2
- Wim Hof Inspired · In 3 · hold 15 · out 3
- Kapalbhati · In 1 · out 1
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