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Today I am going to tell you about zero side effects' Pranayam namely, Anulom Vilom.
Today I am going to tell you about zero side effects' Pranayam namely, Anulom Vilom.
Anulom Vilom Pranayam is one of the most beneficial pranayams with 0 side effects.
It is a breathing exercise in which you have to breathe with alternative nostrils.
Method
For practicing this exercise, you have to sit straight and while sitting, touch your index fingers with thumbs with respective hands and put your hands on the knees. You first have to inhale from the right nostril and afterwards exhale from the left one, continue this process vice versa for minimum of 10 minutes and maximum as you like.
Although the people suffering with backaches or who can not hold a sitting for a long time can do this exercise by laying down or by taking the support of wall while sitting.
Benefits
- Cures mental illness such as depression, anxiety, stress and tension etc.
- Good for lungs
- Makes the mind calm which results in sharpness of mind.
- Treats diseases such as asthma and bronchitis.
- Helps in balancing relaxing nervous system.
- Removes toxins from the body.
- Maintains heart rate.
- Helps with skin diseases.
- Treats constipation, snoring and improves blood pressure.
- Increases supply of oxygen in the body.
Things to keep in mind while doing this exercise
The breathing should be slow and deep. The best time for this exercise is early morning when the air is fresh. Do not overdo it, increase your timings with your comfort level.
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