Turtle Breathing

1-3-2023 By Yogi Anoop

Turtle Breathing

Turtle Breathing is a pranayama technique inspired by the breathing pattern of a turtle. Just like how a turtle's breathing pattern works, one has to regulate their own breathing in this pranayama. Typically, a turtle becomes fully matured in about 300 years. If we were to observe the breathing pattern of a turtle, it takes approximately 3-4 breaths in a minute. However, this is for the mischievous and young turtles. The breathing pattern of mature turtles is much slower, and they take about 2-3 breaths in a minute.

Note that the turtle's breathing pattern is natural to them, and it is designed in their brain to regulate their lungs' breathing rate. They do not have to exert any special effort to regulate their breathing rate.

If a human can control their breathing rate, just like a turtle, they can enjoy a long life.

This person needs to perform this breathing activity in order to achieve a long and healthy life. I have a student who is from Japan, he is 80 years old and practices pranayama. When I checked the pace of his breaths, it was 5 per minute. He has a balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. His mind and brain are fully alert. He has been practicing pranayama for almost 70 years, and there has been no hyperactivity in his breathing. They came to meet me to understand the depth and pace of this breathing technique.

Now the question arises, how can this be done well?

Initially, it should be done in 2 sets and then gradually increased. But with great caution. In my own experience, great caution should be taken in any practice.

Now, what benefits can be gained from this?

In my opinion, you can now tell the benefits yourself. But let me tell you. All the benefits that a tortoise gets are obtained. There is a huge increase in capacity in the lungs, heart, brain, liver and kidneys. 

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