[Tutorial] How to do Savitri Pranayama?

Question

This is tutorial on how to do savitri pranayama.

Answer 1

This is a balancing, harmonising and rhythmic breathing technique. It consists in giving a constant ratio to the different parts of the breathing process, in which the retention periods are usually half of the exhalation and inhalation respectively. The breathing calms the nervous tensions and improves mental concentration. The ratio between the four parts of the breathing process can be increased with the practice.

1. Sit in any comfortable meditation posture, preferably padmasana.
2. Keep the head and spine upright.
3. Relax the whole body and close the eyes.
4. Inhale for a count of six seconds. Hold the air in the lungs for a count for three seconds.
5. Exhale for a count of six seconds. Remain without breathing for a count for three seconds.

IN	HOLD WITH BREATH	OUT	HOLD WITHOUT BREATH
6	3	6	3
8	4	8	4
10	5	10	5
12	6	12	6

The practice of Savitri Pranayama induces tranquility, clarity of thought and concentration.

This practice of savitri pranayama is recommended for those engaged in mental work.

The flow of prana in Ida and Pingala naadis is equalised by this pranayama.

Carbon dioxide is efficiently expelled and the blood is purified of toxins.