The Sanskrit word bhastrika means ‘bellows’. Thus, Bhastrika Pranayama is also known as the bellows breath, as air is drawn forcefully in and out of the lungs like the bellows of a village blacksmith. Once forceful techniques like Bhastrika feel stable, many practitioners deepen their practice by exploring kumbhaka, the yogic art of breath retention, … Continue reading Bhastrika Pranayama: Benefits, How To & 3 Variations Of Yoga’s Bellows Breath