Nithya Yoga - The Ultimate Practice for Mind, Body and Being
~ Anuloma Viloma Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
- Sit in sukhasana (cross-legged).
- Fold the fore-finger and middle finger of the right hand.
- Place little finger and ring finger on your left nostril and close this nostril off completely. You will begin with an inhale through the right nostril.
- Inhale through the right nostril as you slowly lift your chin up.
- Now, alternate the pressure by closing the right nostril completely with the thumb.
- Completely exhale through the left nostril as you simultaneously lower the chin back down.
- Inhale through the left nostril.
- Exhale through the right nostril.
- This completes one cycle; repeat for 12 cycles.