What is Pranayama?
Pranayama is a technique of breathing under control. There are three stages of controlled breathing in pranayama which are
- Inhale
- Hold
- Exhale
In this article we will discuss Anulom Vilom Pranayama
Yoga originated in India thousands of years ago. It is specially designed for the overall health of human beings. Nowadays it is getting popular due to its benefits. No money is required for doing yoga (like gym and other games) and you can do it at your home and park easily without expending a single rupee.
Pranayama is the fourth limb of Yoga. There are eight limbs of yoga i.e. yama (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption).
Pranayama can be done in the morning in an open area like a park. You can also do it on your roof. Sit in a reflexed position keeping yourself calm with closed eyes. Forgot everything and concentrate on your breathing in and breathing out.
Posture of doing Pranayama
You can sit in padmasana or sukhasana with a straight spin, neck and head. First, inhale air (prana) deeply and hold it as per your capacity and release it slowly. positions of hand can be on knees, eyes and nose depending upon which pranayama you are doing. Pranayama can be done any time having 6 hours of empty stomach, but Best time to do pranayama is early morning when there is silence and fresh air.
How to do Anulom Vilom Pranayama
It is primary pranayama. In this pranayama you inhale air deeply from left nostril while closing right nostril with thumb of right hand and release air through right nostril while closing left nostril with middle finger of right hand. Inhale air deeply from the right nostril and release from the left nostril. Here one cycle completes. Continue for a minimum of 5 minutes. And repeat for another 5 minutes. You should do approx. 30 minutes daily to take maximum benefit. Your left hand will be in rest position on left knees making yoga mudra
Anulom Vilom Pranayama should be practiced for 15 to 30 minutes daily. You should do a minimum of 5 minutes at a time, take a rest for a while and again do it for 5 minutes. It is slow but accurate and perfect healing techniques, you can see its benefits within 6 to 12 months.
Note: If you hold air for a while inside it is called Nadi Shodhan Pranayama.
Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayama
- Increase Lungs Capacity: Anulom Vilom pranayama increases lung capacity and efficiency. You fill the air in your lungs in full capacity and empty them. You repeat this process again and again. It is an exercise for the lung’s muscles.
- Oxygen Increases in Blood: You inhale fresh air in Anulom Vilom Pranayama many times. Oxygen available in the air goes into the bloodstream and increases oxygen level. More oxygen is equal to more health.
- Purify your System: If you hold breath for a while during Anulom Vilom Pranayama, it is called Nadi Shodhan. It purifies all our energy channels and “chakras” and makes our body toxins free.
- Sharpen Brain: Nadi Shodhan is very helpful in sharpening the brain. When more oxygen reaches to brain it enhances its functions.
- Improve heart Health: Anulom Vilom Pranayama is beneficial to heart health and improves heart functions.
- Hypertension, Depression and Stress: Anulom Vilom Pranayama is very helpful to control hypertension it also helpful in stress and depression.
- Control over Body : Pranayama makes you so determined that you can control your mind, emotions, feelings and all your activities.
Generally there are no restrictions for doing Anulom Vilom Pranayama, but here I am giving some precautions.
- Perform under qualified instructor
- Pregnant ladies should avoid doing it, or can do it very slowly.
- Your stomach should be empty for 6 hours
- If you are observing any difficulty, contact your health professional
Conclusion
Anulom Vilom Pranayam is very good for human health. It gives you relaxation and calms your mind. Besides physical health it is also beneficial to control your thoughts and emotions. It sharpens your mind so that you can differentiate between good or bad. Now it is universally accepted by all countries. In short India has given a health tool to the world in the form of Yoga.
FAQ
What will happen if I do anulom vilom daily?
Anulom Vilom cures many diseases like hypertension, stress, depression, purifies energy channels and chakras. increase your focus and concentration. you can control your emotions, feelings and action. Increase oxygen level in blood stream. Increase lung capacity and efficiency
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