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longer time period. A person who has the capacity to inhale more air,
and at the same time, who can very slowly release the same air
through the sound tract (vocal cord), can vocalize the word Om for a
longer period. As it is shown before, it can be done in three different
ways. The last method, where O is short, and M is long can be
suitable for Bhramari Pranayam.
In the beginning air should be inhaled to the maximum capacity. Then
Om should be vocalized, with short O and long M. This can be
prolonged as much as possible. At the end when no more air can be
pushed outside through vocal cords, it will not be possible to vocalize
M. At this point of time, air is inhaled either through nose or through
the mouth, Again Om should be repeated with a short O and a long
M. In this way the same process can be repeated for 12 to 15 times.
One should keep the eyes closed during the whole process. It is
advisable to maintain uniform pitch of the sound, while speaking
Omkar.
Immediately after the Pranayam one can move into a meditative state.