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It's often said that pranayama, or breathing exercises , have a more powerful effect on us than physical asanas. Whether this is true is hard to prove, and it probably varies slightly from person to person. But pranayama ensures that life energy is distributed particularly well throughout your body, and this strengthens you for each day. Pranayama exercises, like asanas, relaxation, and meditation, are part of classical yoga practice. One pranayama exercise that even beginners can master is Sama Vritti Pranayama. Here you'll learn what this melodious breathing technique entails, how to perform it, and what effects you can achieve with it. Sama Vritti Pranayama breathing evenly and holistically Even breathing for more balance in life We always feel most comfortable when we are balanced. Sama Vritti Pranayama is particularly suitable for this, as inhalation and exhalation are consciously held for the same length of time. For example, you can count to 4 as you inhale and exhale. Unlike Sama Vritti Pranayama, Vishama Vritti Pranayama is a breathing technique in which inhalation and exhalation are of unequal length. Sama Vritti Pranayama is the basis for the Vishama variation and, as even and conscious breathing, is also used for the performance of many asanas. Create a pleasant atmosphere There is often no time for conscious breathing in everyday life. Sama Vritti Pranayama gives you the opportunity to devote yourself to Prana in detail. If you practice at home, you need a quiet atmosphere in which you can truly relax. Undisturbedness is particularly important in this context. Smartphones and the doorbell should be turned off, and family and friends should simply not disturb you during this time. However, once you have become more experienced, you can also incorporate Sama Vritti Pranayama into your everyday life. For Sama Vritti Pranayama it is best to choose a sitting position in which you can relax and, above all, sit upright. This can be cross-legged on the mat or sitting on a chair. Discover balance in your own breathing It takes a bit of practice to make your inhalation and exhalation evenly long. That's why internal counting is often the right technique to sensitize you to a regular breathing rhythm. You should also take the time to discover how long you should inhale and exhale for yourself so that you feel comfortable doing so. Every person is different and has their own breathing rhythm. Therefore, a good place to start is to observe your breath for a while and notice how unique it is for you. In this process, you really only observe your breath but do not judge it. You may also notice that inhalation and exhalation do not follow one another directly. There is a short, completely natural pause after both inhalation and exhalation. You should also incorporate this into Sama Vritti Pranayama. Experience the effects on mind, soul and body Of course, the mental and emotional effects of regular breathing are particularly prominent. It can help you reduce anxiety and restlessness. This applies to both long-standing restlessness and work-related stress that you want to breathe away. Sama Vritt Pranayama is also suitable if you want to unwind after a stressful day at work and sleep peacefully later. You can also benefit physically from pranayama in the Sama Vritti version. Even breathing helps you relax muscle tension. Considering that muscular tension can often trigger headaches and back pain, you'll probably guess that Sama Vritti pranayama can prevent and perhaps even alleviate these. Concentrating on breathing is a kind of inner contemplation, a journey to yourself. Therefore, Sama Vritti Pranayama is also a good preparation if you want to devote yourself to meditation. Image © iakovenko / 123rf.com