If your body is strong and healthy with much Prana, you will have a natural tendency to produce health and vitality in those close to you. – Swami Vishnudevananda
How to practice Pranayama While Walking:
Walk with head up looking forward, shoulders back and with chest expanded.
Inhale slowly through both nostrils using belly breath, counting OM mentally 3 times, one count for each step. Then retain the breath till you count 12 OMs – 12 steps. Then exhale slowly through both nostrils until you count 6 OMs – 6 steps. Repeat… or take a rest after one round of Pranayama. If you find it difficult to count OM with each step, count OM without having any concern with the steps. After 10 rounds you will feel rejuvenated.
Kapalabhati can also be done during walking. Those with very busy lives, can practice the above Pranayama during their morning and evening walks. It is like killing two birds with one stone!
You will find it very pleasant to practice Pranayama while walking in an open place, when a delightful gentle breeze is blowing. You will be invigorated and innervated quickly.
Practice, feel and realize the marked benefits of this kind of Pranayama. Those who walk briskly, repeating OM mentally. Do this Pranayama practice subtly, naturally and without any over thinking or over exertion.