Why humming can reduce stress and how to practise a yogic breathing technique at home

Brinda | Mindful Yoga Dubai | When my cat feels restless, I use Bhramari — the humming bee breath. 🐾 As a yoga instructor, it’s one of my favourite ways to calm the... | Instagram | Brinda Hora

Bhramari Pranayama, also known as the “humming bee breath,” is a highly effective breathing technique for activating the vagus nerve and stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. This activation helps shift the body out of the fight-or-flight state and into a calm, restorative mode. As a result, practicing Bhramari Pranayama can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and tension-related headaches. The gentle humming vibration produced during this practice has a soothing effect on the brain

Bhrāmarī Prāṇāyāma 🐝 (Also called the “Humming Bee Breath”) Bhrāmarī is a calming yogic breathing technique that soothes the nervous system and quietens the mind—excellent for stress, anxiety, and improving focus. ⸻ How to practise Bhrāmarī Prāṇāyāma 1. Sit comfortably in Padmāsana, Sukhasana, or Vajrāsana with your spine erect. 2. Close your eyes and relax your shoulders and jaw. 3. Take a deep inhale through the nose. 4. While exhaling slowly, produce a gentle humming sound like a bee (mmm…).

Bhramari Pranayama also known as Humming Bee Breath, is a calming breathing practice that helps us to connect with our inner nature. #YogaForWellness #IYD2021 | Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India