The importance and the benefits of practicing Pranayama have been listed as follows:



* The body becomes more flexible, healthy and strong.



* It enhances blood circulation.



* Pranayama restores the balance in normal breathing.



* It helps to shed the excess fat around the waist and stomach.



* Tones up the body muscles and the facial tissues.



* Massages and stimulates the abdominal glands, the sex glands, the shoulder muscles and the pineal glands.



* Cleanses the nasal and the respiratory passages.



* Makes the physique firm and steady.



* Makes you calm and serene.



* Increases your concentration and the meditative powers.