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  Bhastrika Pranayama Method Sitting with the waist, neck straight as per the convenience in a meditative-asana , filling the breath from both the nostrils up to the diaphragm and slowly releasing it with ease is called 'Bhastrika-Pranayama'.  Initially, inhalation should be done for two and a half seconds and the breath should be exhaled for two and a half seconds with a rhythm, practice it for two to five minutes with an average of 12 blows in a minute.   Bhastrika Pranayama for cold and sinus Those people whose both nostrils are not opened properly due to excess of phlegm/mucus or sinus etc., should first close the right nostril and inhale and exhale from the left nostril only.  Then close the left nostril and inhale and exhale from the right nostril at a slow, medium or fast pace whichever feels comfortable. Then in the end Bhastrika-Pranayama should be done from both the nostrils.  It is also called diaphragmatic deep breathing. Bhastrika Pranayama Cautions...

  Meaning of Pranayama Pranayama is made up of two words - 'Prana' and 'Ayam'.  'Prana' refers to the air (life force) circulating in the body and 'Ayam' means regulation (control).  In this way, Pranayama means - to control the action of breathing .  By practicing this, the whole body remains healthy. General rules of Pranayama The place for doing pranayama should be clean and airy.  If you practice sitting in an open place or near water (river, pond etc.), then it is best.  .  In cities, where the effect of pollution is more, it is very good to scent the place by lighting a lamp of ghee or incense sticks before doing pranayama. Use a blanket, rug, sheet, rubber mat or mat as a seat while doing pranayama. For Pranayama, sit in Siddhasana , Sukhasana or Padmasana with the spine held straight. Those who cannot sit on the ground can also do pranayama sitting on a chair. While doing pranayama, keep your neck, spine, chest and waist straight.  Durin...