Plavini pranayama

                                                                 Plavini pranayama
Plavini means that which makes one swim. Plavini Pranayamaenables an aspirant to swim in water. Some skill is required for practising this Pranayama. The prolonged practice of this Pranayama enables the aspirant to swim in deep water for a long time. His body swims on the surface of the water like a lotus leaf.

Technique :
In the beginning, this Pranayama should be practised sitting in the position of Siddhasana or Vajrasana. Then one can practise it in a standing or lying position. After assuming the sitting posture, inhale through the nostrils and hold the breath. Practise jalandhar Bandha. jalandhar Bandha causes breath to fill the intestines and this expands them profusively. At the completion of this Pranayama, exhale through both the nostrils. If necessary, exhalation can be done through belching or Uddiyana Bandha.

Health Benefits of Plavini Yoga :-
■ The aspirant of Plavini Pranayama can live upon only air for several days without taking food.
■ This Pranayama stimulates blood circulation. Consequently, all the toxic elements or impurities in the body are expelled.
■Note: This Pranayama needs slow, gradual and regular practice. It should be practised under the proper guidance of one, who is proficient in Pranayama.