In this article, we discuss What is Murcha Pranayama? The word “Murcha” derived from Sanskrit means fainting. The feeling of dizziness while performing this Pranayama a holding mechanism of breath (Kumbhak). It swoons the mind and provides comfort due to swooning breath. This Pranayama should be performed under the guidance of an expert Yoga Teacher. We also understand the benefits of Murcha Pranayama.
What is Murcha Pranayama?
Generally, this Pranayama is performed by Siddh Yogis. This Pranayama not only remove stress but also fights against anxiety and depression. As we discussed, this pranayama is known as fainting Pranayama because it involves a prolonged full pause of breathing (“Kumbhak”) with the chin locked (Jalandhar Band) near the thyroid gland. This pranayama is not meant for everyone only people who attained mastery over all other forms of Pranayama should try this fainting exercise. In the ancient age, pupils took knowledge from their Guru at that time pupils most often performed Murcha Pranayama to gain more memory power and calm their minds. Let us know the basic method-1 without the chin lock of Murcha Pranayama. What is Pranayama?
Method :
Step 1.: Choose a clean and calm place to perform Pranayama.
Step 2.: Sit on your yoga mate with “Padmasana” or “Siddhasana” or “Sukhasana” (Cross legs position) where you can sit comfortably long time. You’re both hands on your knees.
Step 3.: Keep your eyes closed and keep your mind calm.
Step 4.: Keep your spine straight and bend your neck back up to a 45-degree angle.
Step 5.: Inhale deep breaths from both nostrils, calmly and gently.
Step 6.: Retain breath inside (Antar Kumbhak) for some seconds.
Step 7.: Exhale breath from both nostrils while coming to the normal position of the neck.
Step 8.: Keep focus on Agya Chakra (Between the two eyebrows) in close eye position.
Step 9.: Be aware of yourself with Mind and Body.
Focus:
- Keep your focus on Agya Chakra for more benefit.
Time:
Do repetition only 5 times.
Benefits:
- A person suffering from OCD or Depression gets calm and peace of mind.
- Remove headache.
- Remove insomnia
- Remove Stress, Angriest, Laziness, Anxiety and Depression.
- Helps to mitigate migration.
- Builds confidence.
Caution.:
- Slowly perform those who are suffering from High Blood pressure.
- Slowly perform for those who are suffering from Hypertension.
FAQs:
Q1: Who can do Pranayama?
Ans: Anyone can do Pranayama from 18 age to 99 years of age provided A person not suffering from any health-related issues or has undergone some treatment.
Pregnant ladies are not to perform pranayama or take advice from a medical practitioner.
Q2: Is Pranayama beneficial for weight loss?
Ans: Yes definitely
Q3: How many times practice this Pranayama?
Ans: Murcha Pranayama performs only up to 5–6 repetitions.
Q4.: When should practice this Pranayama?
Ans.: Any suitable time, morning or evening. More beneficial while performing in the morning as there is a fresh oxygen level.
Q5.: Is this Pranayama can do after a meal?
Ans.: No, never perform Murcha Pranayama after a meal.
Q6.: Is this Pranayama can do before a meal?
Ans.: Yes, you can do Murcha Pranayama before a meal but do a relaxing Asana like Shavasana after performing this Pranayama then take meal for at least 15–20 minutes.
Q7.: Can student perform Murcha Pranayama?
Ans.: Yes, definitely to increase mental stability.
Q8.: This Pranayama performed in which season?
Ans.: Any Season.
Note : What is Murcha Pranayama?
You understand Murcha Pranayama very well, but it is required to do this exercise under the guidance of well Yoga Teacher.