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Anulom Bilom

Anulom Bilom is one of the best and easiest breathing exercises for entire purification
of the body as well as the mind. It is a kind of rhythmic inhalation and exhalation
exercise. In this breathing technique, inhale through one nostril in 5 seconds, hold
the breath and exhale through the other nostril within 5 seconds. The left nostril is

the path of Ida and the right nostril is the path of Pingala. The exercise of the Anulom
Bilom produces optimum function to both sides of the brain. That is, optimum
creativity and optimum logical verbal activity. This will make both sides of the brain
function properly. For example, the left side is responsible for logical thinking and
the right side is responsible for creative thinking. This will lead to a balance between
a person's creative and logical thinking. It completely cures most of the internal
body diseases. It reduces stress of body and mind. There are 4 steps in one cycle
of Anulom Bilom. In one minute, we can complete three cycles of it. Generally it
can be practiced 5-10 minutes daily. But, for particular diseases, it can be practiced

according to the advice of a doctor. People of all ages can practice this pranayam.

Steps of Anulom Bilom

Step 1: Sitting in padamasan position, close your right nostril
with your right thumb and inhale slowly through the left nostril
counting 1 to 5.

Step 2: Now close left nostril with middle and ring finger and

exhale through the right nostril counting 1 to 5.

Step 3: Inhale again through the right nostril.

Step 4: Exhale again through the left nostril. It completes one cycle.

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