Beat the Thursday Slump: 5 Vedic Breathing Techniques to 'Reset' Your Brain; Keep Your Energy High Until the Weekend

New Delhi, February 5, 2026: After four days of the work week, the brain often starts to feel the fatigue by Thursday. If you are also experiencing 'mid-week burnout' today, try these five ancient Vedic breathing techniques (Pranayama) instead of reaching for another cup of tea or coffee. These can 'supercharge' your brain in just 5 minutes.

1. Bhramari Pranayama (The Humming Bee)

• How to do it: Close your ears with your fingers, take a deep breath, and exhale while making a humming sound like a bee (the 'M' sound).

• The Benefit: It instantly calms the nerves and 'resets' work-related stress.

2. Kapalbhati (The Skull Shining Breath)

• How to do it: Exhale forcefully in short bursts while pulling your stomach inward.

• The Benefit: It increases oxygen levels in the body and instantly banishes the "afternoon slump."

3. Nadi Shodhan (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

• How to do it: Inhale through the right nostril and exhale through the left; then inhale through the left and exhale through the right.

• The Benefit: It balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain, improving focus and decision-making.

4. Udgeeth Pranayama (Chanting Breath)

• How to do it: Take a deep, long breath and chant "OM" (Aum) while exhaling slowly.

• The Benefit: It is the most powerful technique for boosting concentration and mental clarity.

5. Sheetali Pranayama (The Cooling Breath)

• How to do it: Fold your tongue into a tube shape, inhale through the tongue, and exhale through the nose.

• The Benefit: If work pressure is making you feel irritable or angry, this instantly cools down the brain and temperament.