If you’ve ever taken yoga or meditation classes, you’ve probably heard of the breath-synchronizing technique called Anuloma-Viloma. But what does it do? How does it work? And can it really improve your health? These are just some of the questions that we’ll be looking at in this article on Anuloma-Viloma, also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing, which has gained more popularity in recent years and turned out to be effective for several conditions such as high blood pressure, asthma, insomnia, depression and many others…
What is Anuloma?
Anuloma is a type of alternate nostril breathing that is said to be beneficial for overall health and well-being. This practice is said to help improve respiratory function, increase oxygenation of the blood, and calm the nervous system.
Benefits of an Anuloma Viloma breathing cycle
1. Improves lung capacity and function
2. Reduces stress and anxiety
3. Helps control blood pressure
4. Lowers heart rate
5. Increases focus and concentration
Tips on how to practice the correct breathing cycle
1. Start by sitting in a comfortable position with your spine straight.
2. Place your hands on your stomach, just below your navel.
3. inhale slowly and deeply through your nose, letting your stomach expand outward.
4. Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth.
5. Repeat this cycle for several minutes.
