KHAND PRANAYAM ।। with Grand Master Akshar

Khand Pranayama
Importance of Khand Pranayama
Khand which in Sanskrit means ‘piece or segment’ is the most dynamic and powerful a breathing technique where your breath is divided. When you breathe in two parts -both inhalation and exhalation, it is known as Dwikhand Pranayama - a variation of Khand. Khand Pranayama has the power to reverse your age and increase your life span. Khand Pranayama should be started at the age of 3. People with respiratory problems, athletes, runners, and mountain climbers can find this pranayama beneficial as it increases performance capacity.
Khand Pranayama is an essential pranayama which has been lost in translation for generations. This pranayama was kept extremely private and was not discussed until now. This powerful pranayama affects the functioning of different systems of the body and affords countless benefits to the practitioner.
Formation
To practice this pranayama, sit in any comfortable pose (such as Sukhasan, Ardhapadmasan or Padmasana). Straighten your back and close your eyes. Place your palms on your knees facing up (in Prapthi Mudra). This pranayama is about splitting the breath into two parts. First take a deep breath - inhale for a count of two; then exhale completely for the count of two. This completes one set. This should to be done continuously without a break.
Steps
• Sit down in Dandasana, keep your back straight and breathe for some time.
• Balance your energies and prepare your mind for the practice.
• Sit in any comfortable pose such as Sukhasan, Vajrasana, Ardhapadmasan, Padmasana or Siddhasana) Ideal posture is Poorna Padmasana
• Straighten your back and close your eyes
• Place your palms on your knees facing up (in Prapthi Mudra)
• As you inhale, divide your breath into two equal parts
• Without retaining the breath in your lungs, exhale twice
Direction & Duration- Face eastwards when practising this pranayama, the best time to practice is early in the morning as it ignites a spark of optimism and keeps stress away. As a beginner, start with three sets of one minute each and afterwards increment it step by step. Nonetheless, it is recommended not to surpass ten minutes.
Speed
When you are a beginner in this technique, it is most advisable to practice in Shaant gathi and slowly, build your practice level, move towards Madyam and then finally, Tivra Gami. By practicing in Tivra gami, you will gain expertise on that level but it does not mean that Shant gati is not for an advanced practitioner as all these three levels have a positive impact on the body and mind.
Benefits
• Increases lung’s capacity to take in Oxygen
• Builds lung power
• Builds stamina
• Promotes excess fat loss
• Improves skin health
• Increases lifespan
• Reverses age by retaining youth
• Improves stamina
• This pranayama functions as a wonder drug for individuals with shortness of breath.
• One can effect positive change and tranquillity by practising this pranayama in just three or four days.
• It slowly builds within the practitioner a greater sense of gratitude.
Contraindications & Precautions
People with these conditions must refrain from practising this Pranayam at a fast pace (Tivra Gathi):
• Hypertension
• Back Pain
• Cardiac Diseases
• Acidity
• If you are recovering from a recent surgery

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Namho Adish Guru ji🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Grand Master, Swamiji pranaam.
You explain so so beautifully.
Khand pranayama helps improve mood. It inculcates positive thoughts and feelings in mind.
I am studying all of your well studied pranayama.
It’s helping me tremendously.
I wanna come and stay at your ashram, if it’s available

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Thankyou grandmaster.

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Thank you Thank you Thank you. This really resonates with me. Much Love to You💗💗💗

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Forever greatful for your teachings in my life master🙏🕉

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It uplifts my mood ❤️🌷

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Om guru ji

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Namho Aadish🙏

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Thank you sir

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Pranaam

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Finally

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Namo Adesh ! Thank you so much 🙏

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Migraine ke liy kaun sa pranayam karein accharya

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nice❤

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गुरु जी आपके चरण कमल मे सत सत नमन करते हैं

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Can this be done like normal breathing, in slow pace( shant gati)

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Pranam. Ye karne se mera sir dard kyu ho rha h?

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Can we do this after 50 years of age please reply

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If I do 30 breaths for 1 set, can I do more than 1 set per day? 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Mujhe koi bhi breathing excercise karne se hanesha sir mei dard hota h.

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