Day 6: Bhastrika Pranayama & Yogic Locks (Bandhas)

Welcome to Day 6. Today, we step into a dynamic, energising practice designed to purify the subtle channels, boost vitality, and channel internal energy upward.

In this session, we practice Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath)—a powerful technique characterised by active, forceful inhalations and exhalations. Bhastrika generates heat, increases oxygen intake, and revitalises the mind and body.

To deepen the benefits, we integrate the Yogic Locks (Bandhas)

Transcript

Welcome to Day 6 of our Intermediate Pranayama Journey. Today we will practice Bhastrika Pranayama. To build inner heat, Detoxify the body. And stimulate energy pathways. We will also incorporate bandas, Specific energy locks to amplify the effects. This practice will energize and strengthen both your lungs and your mind. Let's start with sitting tall with your back straight. Shoulders relaxed and hands resting on your thighs. Let's begin with three grounding breaths. Inhale deeply. Want. And exhale slowly. Inhale deep. Hold. And exhale slowly. Inhale deeply. Home. And exhale completely. Before moving to Bastrika. Let's warm up with music. Deep abdominal breathing. Place your one hand on your belly and other hand on your chest. Inhale deeply, Expanding your belly. Followed by the chest. And exhale fully, Releasing the chest first. Followed by the belly. Let's do it two more times. Inhale deeply. Belly, And trust. And exhale completely, Chest out. And belly. Inhale, Deep belly. Cheers. Exhale completely chest and belly. That's good. Now let's move to Bhastrika Pranayama. 15 pumpings, Round 1. Inhale. Exhale. Now inhale. And exhale forcefully. Begins. Oh! Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Now inhale 85% in your body. And hold. Retain the breath for 10 seconds. That's good. Gently release. Exhale. Sit quietly for a while and prepare a new mind for round two. Round two. We are doing 20 pumpings and this time we will also apply Jalandhar Bandha which is tucking the chin to the chest. I start in hill. Exhale and begin. Rrrrgh! Exhale. Inhale. And exhale. Now inhale 85%. Retain the breath for 15 seconds and tuck your chin to the chest for Jalandhar Bandha. That's good. Slowly release and exhale. Sit quietly for a while and preparing in your mind. For round three. Round 3, 20 pumpings followed by Jalandhar Bandha and Mula Bandha. Inhale. Exhale and begin. Oh! Exhale. Inhale. And exhale. Inhale 85%. And retain the breath for 15 seconds. Lock the Jalandha Bandha. Chin to the chest. And contract your anus muscles. Pull them upward. That's good. Release. Gently open your Chalanda Bandha, Moola Bandha and release. Exhale. Sit quietly for a while. And let this energy move. Help your blockages to be eliminated. Chakras to be activated. And your three Nadis, Ida, Pingla, And Susumna. To be activated as well. Observe. A natural breathe. Let go of all effort and feel the inner warmth created by Bhastrika. Visualize. This energy spreading through your body bringing clarity, And vitality. Seal the practice with a deep inhale. And gentle Aum. No. You whenever you're ready. Gently open your eyes. Namaste.