Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Beginner
Pranayama (Breathing)
5 minutes
अनुलोम-विलोम
Description
A powerful breathing technique that purifies the nadis (energy channels) and balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Benefits
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves concentration
- Balances left and right brain
- Purifies blood
- Strengthens respiratory system
- Calms the nervous system
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1. Sit in a comfortable meditative pose
- 2. Use right thumb to close right nostril
- 3. Inhale slowly through left nostril
- 4. Close left nostril with ring finger
- 5. Release right nostril and exhale
- 6. Inhale through right nostril
- 7. Close right nostril, release left and exhale
- 8. This completes one round. Repeat 10-20 times
Precautions
Practice in a well-ventilated area. Do not force the breath.
Contraindications
Avoid if you have severe nasal blockage or are feeling dizzy.
Quick Info
Helps With:
stress, anxiety, concentration, insomnia, blood pressure
Body Parts:
respiratory
nervous_system
Chakras:
third_eye
crown
Best Times:
morning
evening
anytime
Planetary Connection:
moon
mercury