Bhastrika
the energising pump
Written by Desmond Olubunmi · Founder of Sunya
A vigorous pump that floods the system with energy and heat.
The rapid, forceful breathing, paired with the sweeping arm movement, turns the body into a pump — drawing in a surge of life force and driving it hard through the pathways, clearing stagnation and raising the body’s heat. It is one of the fastest natural ways to lift energy and alertness, without stimulants.
Sit tall, with your hands in loose fists by your shoulders.
As you inhale, throw your arms up and open your palms.
As you exhale, pull your arms down sharply and close your fists.
Breathe forcefully in and out through the nose, in rhythm with the arms — about one breath per second.
Do 20 breaths, then rest and breathe naturally. Build to 2–3 rounds over time.
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