#alternativenostrilbreathing

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9.How-To #AnulomaViloma or #AlternativeNostrilBreathing #Pranayama, #breathingexercises #Breath in #Sukhasana or Vajrasana or any other posture (even on a chair = #yogaonchair) Origins: Anuloma Prāṇāyāma (अनुलोम प्राणायाम) is one of several Pranayama or breath exercises used in the practice of Hatha yoga. “Anu” roughly translates as “with” and “Loma” means “hair” implying "with the grain" or "natural". It is the opposite of Viloma Prāṇāyāma (विलोम प्राणायाम) which means “against” the grain. Similar to the practice of #NadiShodhana (commonly called alternate nostril breathing and known in some circles as Anuloma Viloma): Anuloma involves inhaling through both nostrils together and exhaling each breath alternately between the left and right nostrils. The thumb of the right hand is used to manipulate the right #nostril, while the pinky and ring finger are used to control the left nostril. Inverted Anuloma breath is called #Pratiloma and involves inhaling through alternating nostrils and exhaling through both together. The practice of a #kumbhaka or retention is encouraged as students advance at the practice; first at the end of the #inhale and eventually the end of the #exhale. When practiced as Saṃa Vṛtti the inhalation, retention and exhalation are all of equal duration. More #advancedyoga students may employ Viṣaṃa Vṛtti or uneven breath, using ratios such as 1:4:2 (one beat inhale, four beat retention, and a two beat exhale). According to many traditions this is not recommended for beginners or anyone practicing without the guidance of an experienced #yogateacher. #yogaforall #yogatime #asana #yogainspiration #yogaathome Anuloma Viloma Pranayama prepares the head for pure energy movement and pacification of energies to start #Hatha #YogaPractice or Meditation / Contemplation #yogaeverywhere #yogaeveryday #yogatraining in the #train or #jet #plane planeyoga #yogaforbeginners Meditation contemplation #YogaVideo Series yogainenglish #yogaforbeginners (at Moscow, Russia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbE_sKnInD/?igshid=10e488kqwb2ay

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@giliyoga Alternative nostril or #anulomvilom breathing is one of the most effective pranayama or breathing exercices to purify the mind and body. It offers benefits for breathing related problems like bronchitis, asthma... and improve the working of lungs. ☀️ . . . #giliyoga #yoga #pranayama #breathingexercises #alternativenostrilbreathing #inspiration #islandyoga #gilit #gilitrawangan #yogaforeveryone #mindandbody #yogabenefits #yogashala (at Yogi in the Light)