4 Health Benefits Of Doing Anulom Vilom For 5 Minutes In The Morning

There’s nothing that yoga can’t do for you. Rooted in tradition, yoga has proven to be highly beneficial for the mind and body, providing miraculous advantages to people over the years. Among all the yoga asanas, ‘Anulom Vilom’ is one of the easiest and most effective pranayamas, if done daily for just 5 minutes, can offer great benefits for your overall well-being. Read on to know what it is, its benefits, and the steps to perform.

What Is Anulom Vilom?

Anuloma villoma, also known as alternate nostril breathing, involves inhalation in one nostril and exhalation on the other. “Alternate nostril breathing reduces stress, fatigue, and irritability, promoting calmness and balance. It's beneficial during fertility treatment, especially for women, as it regulates hormones, reduces mood swings, and stabilises blood pressure. It can be practised throughout the treatment cycle,” said Sindhoora Shivanna, Yoga therapist for infertility and prenatal care, GarbhaRaksha Yoga centre, and SpOvum Technologies.

Health Benefits Of Doing Anulom Vilom For 5 Minutes In The Morning

While there are a plethora of physical benefits, Rashmi Bhanushali, Certified Yoga Therapist and Founder of Vedas Yoga, highlights some mental benefits of doing Anulom Vilom which include inner awareness, balance to the ida (feminine, receptive) and pingala (masculine, active) energies, and awakening of high state of consciousness.

Read on to know more benefits linked with doing Anulom Vilom for 5 minutes every day in the morning:

Reduces Stress

The practice of inhaling and exhaling during Anulom Vilom regulates the blood supply to the brain, resulting in a calming sensation which helps in reducing stress and providing relaxation.

Improves Confidence

"Anulom Vilom increases the oxygen supply to the brain, which helps improve focus and concentration," said Dr Geeta Grewal, CMD -9 Muses Wellness Clinic

Boosts the Respiratory System

According to research by the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, alternative breathing practices can improve the functioning of the lungs, further strengthening them.

Helps In Pain Management

“Practicing Anulom Vilom Pranayama regularly helps in alleviating and managing menstrual pain and migraine headaches,” Dr Geeta .

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How To Do Anulom Vilom Pranayama?

1. Sit in the padmasana position with your back straight.
2. Close your eyes and take your time to relax your mind.
3. Put your right thumb over your right nostril and close it.
4. Inhale slowly until your lungs are full.
5. Close your left nostril with the ring finger while you keep the right nostril closed with your thumb.
6. Hold your breath for as long as you can.
7. Then, slowly press your right nostril and exhale very slowly.
8. Repeat this with the opposite nostril.
9. Continue for 5 minutes.

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Do this yoga practice every day for 5 minutes in the morning to see results.

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