Enhancing Your Lung Capacity for the Expedition
At the Mount Everest summit, every molecule of oxygen is precious. Practicing yogic breathing, or Pranayama, during your Everest trekking training can significantly improve your body's oxygen efficiency on an expedition.
This technique balances the nervous system and improves lung function. It is a great exercise to perform during rest days at Namche Bazaar to prepare for the higher altitudes of your Mount Everest expedition.
Bhastrika breathing helps warm the body and clear the sinuses. It is a powerful tool for those cold mornings leaving for Everest Base Camp, giving you a natural energy boost for the trail.
Focusing on a long, slow exhale helps remove CO2 and calms the mind. This is vital when the terrain gets steep on the way to the Mount Everest summit and panic starts to set in.
You can't change the altitude, but you can change how you react to it. Use yoga to fuel your journey toward the Mount Everest summit.
