In continuation with the second yoga exercise the Kapalbhati or as stand-alone, Bahya pranayama has even greater impact on abdomen and thorax (chest region) and all the organs they contain- lungs, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, pancreas, spleen, gall bladder, etc. Thorax and abdomen are known to be the seat of major life-style problems that we face today.
Hence stomach-involving breathing exercises or pranayamas- Kapalbhati, Bahya and Agnisaar now form an established practice under yoga to regulate the metabolism (processes by which food is converted into the energy and products needed to sustain life) of the vital organs.
For Bahya pranayama, sit cross-legged, hands placed on your knees (back of each hand placed on a knee with fore finger joining the thumb at their tips, is called dhyaana mudra or concentration pose). Preferably with eyes closed and mind focused between the eyebrows, exhale slowly and deeply, contracting the stomach muscles as much as possible. Stay in this position for a while without inhaling. Relax, releasing abdominal muscles gradually accompanied by equally gradual inhalation. Do this for at least 5 minutes if you suffer from no chronic, serious body condition. Else increase the duration to 10-30 minutes.
Bahya pranayama is an immensely energising breathing exercise, the effect of which you experience from the first day of yoga.
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