Humming Bee Breath: A New Way to Reduce Anxiety Naturally!

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Anxiety is a very real and sometimes debilitating condition that effects millions of people around the world. There are many different ways to help manage anxiety, and one way is through using humming bee breath.

Humming bee breath is a type of breathing exercise that helps to calm the nervous system. It involves inhaling deeply through the nose and then exhaling with a humming sound like a bee. This type of breathing helps to relax the body and mind, which can be very helpful for those suffering from anxiety.

If you’re looking for a new way to help reduce your anxiety, give humming bee breath a try. It’s simple, effective, and can be done anywhere, anytime.

What is Humming Bee Breath?

Humming bee breath is an easy way to reduce anxiety naturally. This breathing technique is simple and can be done anywhere at any time. Humming bee breath has many benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, and boosting energy levels.

Humming bee breath is also known as bumble bee breath, or Bhramari Pranayama. Bhramari is a Sanskrit word that means “humming bee”, and is also known as the “bee breath” due to the humming sound produced while practicing it. This breathing technique is based on the ancient Indian practice of pranayama, which means “extension of the life force”. Pranayama is a form of yoga that focuses on regulating the breath. The goal of pranayama is to improve one’s overall health and well-being.

Humming bee breath involves exhaling through the nose while making a “humming” sound. This sound is said to help relax the nervous system and promote a sense of calmness.

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The Benefits of Humming Bee Breath

There are many benefits of humming bee breath, including:

  1. Reducing stress and anxiety. Humming bee breath is said to be helpful in reducing stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system.
  2.  Improving sleep. This breathing technique can also help improve sleep quality by promoting relaxation.
  3. Stimulating the brain. This breathing technique is also said to be beneficial in stimulating the brain and improving concentration.
  4.  Improving digestion. Hums are said to stimulate the digestive system, helping the body process food more efficiently.
  5.  Treating sore throats. This breathing technique is also beneficial in treating sore throats and reducing inflammation of the throat.
  6. Increasing lung capacity. This breathing technique is also said to be beneficial in increasing lung capacity.
  7. Lower blood pressure. Studies have shown that humming bee breath is effective at lowering blood pressure and heart rate.
  8.  Increasing overall health It is said that long-term regular practice can help improve overall health and wellbeing.

How Humming Bee Breath Effects the Nervous System

Humming bee breath works by stimulating the vagus nerve which has been shown to increase parasympathetic nervous system response. This response can help calm the body and mind down. This nerve is responsible for controlling the heart rate and blood pressure. When it is stimulated, it can help to lower both of these.

The Vagus nerve also controls the digestive system. It is responsible for churning the stomach and flushing waste out of the body. It also helps to control the muscles around the stomach, which aids in digestion. This stimulation can help with indigestion and constipation.

Additionally, humming bee breath has been shown to help with anxiety by reducing the stress hormone cortisol. The release of endorphins from the humming bee breath may also help to reduce anxiety.

Who Should Not Do Humming Bee Breath? Precautions & Counterindications

Bhramari pranayama is a safe, healthy and beneficial practice, but there are some precautions that should be followed while practicing humming bee breath. Bhramari is not recommended for people who suffer from epilepsy, heart problems, chest pains or have an active ear infection

If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness during Bhramari pranayama just return your breathing to its normal pattern and take a break,

How to Do Humming Bee Breath

The technique is performed by inhaling and humming to create a buzzing sound while exhaling. It is an easy exercise that can be performed almost anywhere, although it is best if practiced in a quiet place where there are no distractions.

Follow the steps below to practice humming bee breath:

  1. Sit comfortably with your back straight, on a chair or on the floor with your legs crossed and your spine erect.
  2. Bring your awareness to your breath.
  3. Take a deep breath in
  4. As you exhale, begin humming similar to how a bee buzzes. You can experiment with the pitch of your hum you can make it more low or high-pitched.
  5. Inhale again repeating the cycle of humming as you exhale
  6. Repeat this process for as long as you are comfortable.
  7. Feel free to repeat throughout the day

For more information on experimenting with different pitches for specific situations check out this article from Yoga International on 5 Ways to Practice Bhramari.

Learn How Yoga Breathing Works

The benefits of humming bee breath for reducing anxiety have been proven in scientific studies. This breathing technique helps to calm the nervous system and reduces stress hormones in the body.

Humming bee breath is a simple and effective way to reduce anxiety and improve your overall health.

If you’d like to learn more about how pranayama, yoga breathing, and breathwork exercises affect your nervous system and the types of exercises check out my blog post How Breathwork Works? Effective Practice or Just Woo Woo.

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