Anuloma-Viloma - Yogic Breathing For Better Health

Anuloma-Viloma - Yogic Breathing For Better Health Swami Kuvalyanand once said: “Yoga has a message for the human body, for the human mind and the human spirit.” Swami Kuvalyanand once said: “Yoga has a message for the human body, for the human mind and the human spirit.” This is a truism as a healthy body is the prime requisite for success and happiness in life. People are increasingly being convinced that yoga makes for good health, contentment and happiness in present day stressful life and is not just an exercise regimen. In this article we will discuss Anuloma-Viloma (alternate breathing) pranayama. Pranayama simply means proper ‘management’ of the vital force - prana. Although the basic principle remains the same, many different types of pranayama have been devised, each with its own unique technique. Anuloma-Viloma or nadi shuddhi pranayama (nerve purifying pranayama) is one such kind and is considered one of the basic forms. The practice of Anuloma Viloma is somewhat lik