Health Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayama
Anulom Vilom Pranayama is a popular breathing exercise associated with traditional yoga which is used to calm the mind and body. ‘Anulom’ translates as ‘with the grain’ or ‘natural’ whilst ‘vilom’ means ‘against the grain’. We can do this exercise through deep breath inhalation and exhalation while alternating between the right and left nostril with the help of our fingers. This Pranayama is very simple to perform and has a large number of benefits: Stress reduction We can reduce stress by performing this exercise and in turn improve the overall performance of the body. This also helps us keep ailments like depression and anxiety at bay. Even the way our brain functions improves, which helps to: prevent neurological disorders reduce headaches/migraines manage anger improve quality of sleep Maintains blood pressure Blood circulation is critical for maintaining body parts and a stable mind. Pranayama maintains the blood pressure and purifies the veins and nerves in the entire body. It