Blowing Shankh

A Original Blowing (bajane wala) Shankh is a conch shell of ritual and religious importance in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is the shell of a large predatory sea snail, Turbinella pyrum, found in the Indian Ocean.

Benefits of Blowing Shankh

1. Conch blowing can provide a great exercise for, urinary tract, bladder, lower abdomen, diaphragm, chest and neck muscles.
2. You exercise the rectal muscles in the process of blowing a shankh thus strengthening the rectal muscles and preventing many problems which occur due to the gradual weakening of the rectal muscles.
3. As it also puts pressure on the prostate area, it improves the prostate health and helps prevent prostate enlargement.
4. When you blow the conch, your lung muscles are expanded, improving their aerial capacity. Also, perform these yoga asanas for healthy lungs. 
5. Conch blowing also exercises your thyroid glands and vocal cords and helps in correcting any speech problems.
6. Your face muscles are stretched when you blow a conch, so you’re automatically doing away with fine lines by blowing the conch every day. These 8 Indian traditions are also beneficial for your health.