PLAVINI PRANAYAMA
(Gulping Breath)
Plavini means to ‘float’. Plavini pranayama enables one to float on water. It is an unusual from of pranayama. Except the air is retained in the stomach and intestines and not expelled immediately.
This pranayama is rarely taught. It is a practice that is generally handed down from guru to disciple.
Technique :
Sit in any meditative pose and prepare yourself for Pranayama.
Inhalation can be done in one of two ways. Either inhale slowly through both nostrils and gulp the air into the stomach, or inhale through the mouth in kakai mudra, i.e. pursing the lips in the shape of a crow’s beak.
After inhalation the air has to be swallowed as you swallow food, retained inside and not belched out.
Practice as many times as possible without expelling the air.
While retaining the air inside the stomach there should be absolutely no physical movement or the air will escape.
Try to retain the air in the stomach for at least 30-90 minutes.
Benefits of Plavini Pranayama:
It helps keep the stomach full and prevents hunger pangs and the desire to eat.
It is useful in cases of gastritis and stomach acidity.
Plavini should be practiced after asana and all other Pranayama techniques.
Disclaimer:
Please take note that the effects of Plavini Pranayama may vary from person to person. The above benefits are a guideline as it has been observed by many practitioners. The exercises mentioned herein are not meant to replace any medical advice, medication, therapy that you may be getting or may have been advised by your physician.
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