Anulom Vilom, also known as Nadi Shodhana, purifies the energy channels and balances the left and right sides of the brain.
How to practise
- Sit comfortably with a straight spine.
- Close the right nostril with your right thumb and inhale through the left.
- Close the left nostril with your ring finger, release the thumb and exhale through the right.
- Inhale through the right, close it, and exhale through the left. That is one round.
Practise for 5–10 minutes, keeping the breath slow, smooth and silent.
Benefits
- Reduces anxiety and mental fatigue
- Improves lung capacity
- Helps regulate blood pressure
- Prepares the mind for meditation
