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separated throughout the practice. This allows the sound vibration to be heard and felt more distinctly in the brain. Make sure the jaws are relaxed. Raise the arms sideways and bend the elbows, bringing the hands to the ears. Use the index or middle finger to plug the ears. The flaps of the ears may be pressed without inserting the fingers. If the position of nadanusandhana has been assumed, plug the ears with the thumbs, resting the other four fingers on the head. Bring the awareness to the centre of the head, where ajna chakra is located, and keep the body absolutely still. Breathe in through the nose. Exhale slowly and in a controlled manner while making a deep, steady humming sound like that of the black bee. The humming sound should be smooth, even and continuous for the duration of the exhalation. The sound should be soft and mellow, making the front of the skull reverberate. This is one round. At the end of exhalation, breathe in deeply and repeat the process.
Perform 5 rounds. Awareness: Physical - on the humming sound within the head
and on making the breath steady and even.
Spiritual - on ajna chakra. Duration: 5 to 10 rounds is sufficient in the beginning, then
slowly increase to 10 to 15 minutes. In cases of extreme mental tension or anxiety, or when used to assist the healing
process, practise for up to 30 minutes. Time of practice: The best time to practise is late at night or in
the early morning as there are fewer external noises to interfere with internal perception. Practising at this time awakens psychic sensitivity. However, bhramari may be practised at any time to relieve mental tension, providing
the surroundings are peaceful. Contra-indications: Bhramari should not be performed while
lying down. People suffering from severe ear infections
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