Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath)

Bhrāmarī takes its name from "Bhramara" (the black bee). It refers to a calming breath in which the exhalation carries a soft, steady humming sound, sending a gentle vibration through the head and quieting the mind.

Counted among the classical Kumbhakas, it is prized for soothing the nervous system, dissolving stress, anger, and mental agitation, and turning awareness inward through sound. The humming resonance is said to calm the mind almost at once. — Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, Ch. 2.

Sit comfortably; optionally rest the fingers lightly over the ears or eyes (Ṣaṇmukhī Mudrā). Inhale gently, then exhale with a smooth, low humming like a bee, feeling the vibration in the skull. Repeat for 5 to 10 rounds, resting in the stillness that follows.