A research by AIIMS Bhopal has revealed that slowing down the rate of respiration strengthens the heart, brain and lungs. This research has been done by Dr. Varun Malhotra, Associate Professor, Department of AYUSH Physiology. He told that breathing slowly improves the health of many parts of the body.
By Prashant Pandey
Published Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:50:42 AM (IST)
Updated Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 08:27:50 AM (IST)
HighLights
- Slow breathing strengthens the heart, brain and lungs.
- Research has revealed that slow breathing improves health.
- Pranayama and yoga practice can slow down the rate of breathing.
Naiduniya Representative, Bhopal. Breathing is a normal symptom of life. It is believed that nature has given every human being a number of breaths. If breathing can be controlled then life can be prolonged. Now science has also proved it. A research by AIIMS Bhopal has revealed that slowing down the rate of respiration strengthens the heart, brain and lungs. This is also the secret of long life.
Tortoise breathes four times a minute
Dr. Varun Malhotra, Associate Professor in the Department of AYUSH Physiology at AIIMS Bhopal, has done this research on slow breathing. They say that a sea turtle breathes only four times in a minute. His age is generally 300 years.
If a person can slow down his breathing, his lifespan can also increase. His research revealed that slow breathing improves the health of many body parts.
Study done on 150 people
The pressure on them reduces and their activity increases. Due to this, the lifespan of a person becomes longer. Dr. Malhotra and his team have come to this conclusion after studying the effects of yogic activity on 150 people for five years. Recently, this research of Dr. Varun Malhotra has also been published in the international journal Research Gate.
Direct effect on the functioning of these organs
- Heart: Slow breathing can bring the heart rate up to 60, which puts less pressure on the heart.
- Lungs: The level of oxygen in the lungs increases and carbon dioxide is effectively expelled.
- Brain: Due to slow breathing, the mind remains calm, due to which negative emotions like fear, anger and stress can be controlled.
normal rate of breathing 18 times
Dr. Malhotra told that a healthy person breathes 12 to 20 times in a minute. Its general average is 18 times. During running or heavy exertion its rate increases to 35 to 40 times. While sleeping, 12 to 15 respirations take place in one minute. By reducing it to twice a minute during yogic practices, the benefits increase.
Control will be achieved through pranayam and yoga practice.
Dr. Malhotra said that breathing techniques like pranayama and kriyayoga can slow down the rate of breathing. In the research, they used eight types of pranayam, which reduced the respiratory rate in the participants. Dr. Malhotra says that there are four powers in the human body – mind, life force, sexual power and breath. Their balance not only maintains health but also helps in longevity.
prevention of diseases
Regular practice of breath control can not only prevent diseases but also make life longer, healthier and happier. – Dr. Varun Malhotra, AIIMS Bhopal
Pranayam is better for health
Even in Ayurveda, Pranayam is considered better for health. Any exercise involving slow breathing makes the heart healthy. Lung function increases. – Dr. Umesh Shukla, Principal, Pandit Khushi Lal Sharma Ayurved College
