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Bhastrika (Bellows) Activation

Energy · Advanced · 15 rounds

Rapid forceful breaths to fire up the nervous system.

Bellows breath rapidly raises heart rate, releases adrenaline, and primes the sympathetic nervous system. Used before max-effort lifts, sprints or fights. Stop if light-headed.

How to practice

1. Sharp Inhale for 1 seconds (through the nose)
2. Sharp Exhale for 1 seconds (through the nose)

Benefits

• Pre-workout activation
• Raises core temperature
• Releases adrenaline
• Sharpens reaction

When to practice

Pre-effort only. 2-3 rounds of 20 forceful breaths.

Safety

Not suitable for: Pregnancy, High blood pressure, Heart conditions, Epilepsy, Glaucoma or raised eye pressure.

Stop at the first sign of light-headedness. Sit down - never do this standing.

This is general information, not medical advice. Check with a clinician if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or unsure whether a practice suits you.