Rhythmic Breath

Rhythmic Breath or Savitri Pranayama is a rhythmic breathing technique that aims to achieve oneness and harmony. It teaches one to breathe slowly and deeply.

This technique creates a significant increase in respiratory pressures and respiratory endurance. This can be achieved using one of the four-part breathing technique, similar to Box Breathing inhalation, breath retention, exhalation, and one more retention.

The timing of the breathing (the length of the inhalation, retention, exhalation, and retention again) outlines the difference between various forms of this technique.

How to practice

6-3-6-3: A rhythm suitable for those who wish to soothe one's rapid mood changes caused by anxiety attacks. This exercise helps to control one's emotions better.

Step 1. Choose a comfortable sitting meditation pose. Keep the head and spine straight.

Step 2. Close your eyes, and keep your whole body relaxed.

Step 3. Inhale.

Step 4. Hold your breath.

Step 5. Exhale.

Step 6. Withhold breath.

Warnings

It is advised to consult with your doctor before starting any exercises if you've had any heart or respiratory conditions or other related concerns.

Pregnant Women: Pregnant women should avoid breath retention.

Blood Pressure: Abstain practicing this technique if you have blood pressure issues.

Trauma-Sensitive: It is advised to avoid practicing box breathing if suffering from trauma since the lungs and the diaphragm may feel tight in the process, which will lead to the elevation of the stress level.

If at any time during any breathing practice you start hyperventilating or feeling light-headed, abort the exercise and wait until you return to your normal state. Be sure to have mastered the first three steps (inhalation-retention-exhalation) before retaining your breath after exhalation.