10-Minute Yoga & Pranayama for Stronger Lungs | Dr. Hansaji

Good breathing is not about taking the biggest breath possible. Healthy breathing depends on the coordinated movement of the diaphragm, intercostal muscles, ribcage and upper-chest muscles. In this complete yoga session, Hansaji guides you through a sequence designed to develop breath awareness, improve chest and ribcage mobility and support more efficient breathing. The session includes: 1. Talasana II and III to lengthen the spine and expand the chest and ribcage 2. Ushtrasana for chest opening 3. Yogendra Yoga Mudra for awareness of the breath and body 4. Yogendra Pranayama I – Equal Breathing 5. Yogendra Pranayama II – Intercostal Breathing 6. Yogendra Pranayama III – Clavicular Breathing 7. Yogendra Pranayama IV – Diaphragmatic Breathing 8. Rechaka Pranayama – Prolonged Exhalation 9. Bhastrika for an energising breathing practice 10. Three rounds of OM to finish with a calm, steady breath You will also learn about the three major muscle groups involved in breathing: the diaphragm, intercostal muscles and upper-chest or clavicular muscles. The session includes a simple breath-holding test for comparison, but do not use breath-holding time as a measure of lung health or push yourself to hold your breath longer. Beginners should practise according to their capacity and learn advanced pranayama under proper guidance. For lung health, regular physical activity, avoiding smoking and second-hand smoke, and maintaining comfortable nasal breathing are important. Practices such as Bhastrika and breath retention are not suitable for everyone; those with medical conditions should seek appropriate professional guidance. #pranayama #breathingexercises #lunghealth #diaphragmaticbreathing 00:00 – Introduction: Why Lung Capacity Matters 01:00– Lung Capacity Test- with caution!! 02:03 – Talasana II & III 03:47 – Ustrasana 05:05 – Yogendra Yoga Mudra 06:00 – Yogendra Pranayama I: Equal Breathing 07:25 – Intercostal Breathing 08:37 – Clavicular Breathing 09:43 – Diaphragmatic Breathing 11:24– Rechaka Pranayama 13:03– Bhastrika 14:00 – 3 Rounds of Om 14:54 – Retest Your Breath 15:10 – Daily Habits for Healthy Lungs Morning Routine for Health | Yoga, Drinks & Habits to Start Your Day Right | Dr Hansaji https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGX1k16bqYrM Yoga for Beginners | Complete Guided Sessions for All Ages & Conditions | Dr Hansaji https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzJ_ClTA1ME Visit our website at: https://theyogainstitute.org/ Download our New Meditation App - Nispand: Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nispand.com App Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/nispand-meditation-and-sleep/id1609608907 Sign up for our : 21 Days BLC - Evening - Online & On Campus – English https://theyogainstitute.org/21-days-better-living-course-batch-2 Register for our : 900 hrs TTC-3 Months TTC On Campus - English https://theyogainstitute.org/3-months-advanced-teacher-training-course Watch our all new videos on "" by clicking the link below: https://www.youtube.com/@theyogainstituteofficial Subscribe to our channels to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheYogaInstituteHindi https://www.youtube.com/c/NispandMeditationApp https://www.youtube.com/c/theyogainstituteofficial https://www.instagram.com/hansajiyogendra/ https://www.facebook.com/theyogainstituteofficial https://www.instagram.com/theyogainstituteofficial/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/theyogainstituteofficial/ https://twitter.com/tyi_official https://open.spotify.com/show/0h999TAYNUabGmoe2w8DSs #lungcapacity #lunghealth #breathingexercises #drhansaji #theyogaInstitute #tyi Disclaimer: The information presented here is intended solely for educational purposes. Techniques and advice may vary based on individual contraindications. It is essential that yogic practices be performed under the supervision of a qualified yoga instructor. For severe health conditions, we would like to recommend you to join our The Yoga Institute's free yoga OPD samattvam for proper diagnosis and personalized solutions. Contact us on - +912226110506 Email id - info@theyogainstitute.org