Designed to bridge the connection between breath, body, and mind, Bhramari pranayama encourages inward focus and sensory engagement. Whether used as a grounding tool, a therapeutic practice, or simply an enjoyable way to experience breathwork, the humming breath remains a powerful method for cultivating inner peace and well-being.

While there are several pranayama practices, they fall into one of two categories. The first is samavritti pranayama–it’s when the inhalation, exhalation, and retention of breath are for the same length. The second is visamavritti pranayama–when the four phases of breath are held for different lengths, normally with an extended exhale. Choosing the appropriate breathing ratio for the task is based on two things: what is possible and what are your goals.

Breath is involuntary, it happens without thought, and yet is the singular most important thing the body does. Everything relies on continued repetition of the inhale and the exhale.