Question 1

1. What is anuloma viloma pranayama?

Accepted Answer

Anuloma Viloma Pranayama aims at detoxification of the entire nervous system. It calms the mind and eliminates the harmful effects of stress in day-to-day life.n Anuloma Viloma is the Yogic breathing technique. It belongs to the conscious breathing exercises under Pranayama, a branch of Yoga devoted entirely to breathing.

Question 2

2.  How to do anuloma viloma pranayama

Accepted Answer

1. Begin by sitting in any meditative pose like Padmasana or Sukhasana.n2. Keep your spine in an upright position.n3. Rest your wrists on your knees by keeping your hands in a straight positionn4. Fold the index and middle finger of your right handn5. Close the right nostril by pressing the right-hand thumbn6. Inhale deeply through your left nostril by keeping the right one in the closed positionn7. Hold your breathn8. Now close the left nostril by pressing the tip of your ring finger on itn9. Slowly open the right nostril while still holding your breathn10. Release your breath slowly through the right nostril to complete one cyclen11. Repeat the cycle by reversing the closure of the nostrils

Question 3

3. The benefits of anuloma viloma pranayama

Accepted Answer

1. Helps attain mindfulnessn2. Improves concentrationn3 . Improves respirationn4 . Supports functions of the heart and lungsn5 . Reduces symptoms of bronchial asthman6. Facilitates metabolismn7. Retards the effects of ageingn8. Addresses stress and anxietyn9. Promotes positivity and a sense of well-being

Question 4

4. Tips for practicing anuloma viloma pranayama

Accepted Answer

1. Begin your day with the Anuloma Viloma exercise to start with positive vibesn2. Relaxing posture is essential as you will be focusing on breathing during Anuloma Viloma practice.n3. You may sit in a chair while practising Anuloma Viloma if unable to sit in Padmasana.n4. Focusing on your breathing is essential to derive maximum advantages from the Pranayama exercises.n5. Try to keep your mind free from thoughts.n6. Complete a maximum of ten rounds of Anuloma Viloma exercisen7. Avoid holding your breath for a long time if suffering from any cardiovascular disorder or a respiratory infection like Covid-19n8. Start practising Anuloma Viloma for one or two minutes initially and increase the time slowly as you gain confidencen9. Be comfortable and avoid stretching the exercise beyond your comfort zone, as the primary aim of Anuloma Viloma is to achieve peace and relaxation.n10. Meditating after practising Anuloma Viloma improves the stress-relieving effect of the breathing exercise.n11. You can consider practising variations by changing which nostril closes first or the period of holding breath once you are confident.