Anuloma-Viloma - Yogic Breathing For Better Health
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Anuloma-Viloma: Yogic Breathing for Enhanced Health
Introduction
Swami Kuvalyanand once stated, "Yoga has a message for the human body, for the human mind, and the human spirit." This highlights the idea that a healthy body is essential for achieving success and happiness. More people today recognize that yoga contributes to wellbeing, joy, and fulfillment in our stressful lives, and it is much more than just a physical exercise.
Understanding Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama
In this article, we explore Anuloma-Viloma, also known as alternate breathing pranayama. Pranayama refers to the proper management of the vital life force, or prana. There are various forms of pranayama, each with distinct techniques. Anuloma-Viloma, or nadi shuddhi pranayama, is a fundamental practice that involves purifying the nerves.
The Practice
Practicing Anuloma-Viloma can be likened to a team that manages and beautifies roads, ensuring smooth and efficient traffic flow. It involves breathing in (pooraka) through one nostril and out through the other, hence the name "alternate breathing."
Steps:
1. Begin in a Yogic Posture: Sit comfortably in any yogic pose.
2. Start with Normal Breathing: Apply moola bandha (a comfortable anal contraction) and maintain it throughout.
3. Alternate Breathing: Inhale deeply through the left nostril and exhale through the right. Then, inhale through the right nostril and exhale through the left. Continue for one to three minutes, alternating nostrils.
4. Advance the Practice: Close the right nostril with your right thumb and slowly inhale through the left nostril. Switch sides for the next round.
5. Posture Considerations: When inhaling, raise the shoulders and expand the chest, while keeping the lower abdomen held in.
Benefits
Anuloma-Viloma helps cleanse the respiratory passage, preparing you for other pranayama practices. It promotes easy and regulated breathing, synchronizes the mind and heartbeat, and enhances concentration, memory, and cognitive functions.
Contraindications
Avoid Anuloma-Viloma if you have severe abdominal pain, appendicitis, liver enlargement, delicate bowels, lung disorders, severe throat infections, nasal polyps, or nasal blockage due to a cold.
Important Notes
Before attempting any asanas, take necessary precautions and consult with a doctor and a yoga instructor. The responsibility for practicing rests with the reader, not with the writer or the website.
Anuloma-Viloma is a powerful tool for achieving better health and balance, contributing to a more harmonious life.
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