Monday, May 11, 2009

Yoga for Relaxation

Yoga can be a wonderful remedy to our stressful lives. The asana, pranamaya and relaxing techniques help to release tension from the body and make one’s mind stable. Most of us have a very busy and stressful life which causes a lot of exhaustion, depression and a number of stress related diseases. Yoga can help you curb your stressful life and provide balance to your life. With the help of various asanas and pranamayas, you can take control of your emotions and feelings.

Anuloma Viloma: Alternate Nostril

Inhale through the left nostril, closing the right with the thumb, to the count of four.
Hold the breath, closing both nostrils, to the count of sixteen.
Hold the breath, closing both nostrils, to the count of sixteen.
Inhale through the right nostril, keeping the left nostril closed with the ring and little fingers, to the count of four.
Hold the breath, closing both nostrils, to the count of sixteen.
Exhale through the left nostril, keeping the right closed with the thumb, to the count of eight.
This is one round of anuloma viloma.
Do these for 5 minutes to begin with and gradually increase it to 15 minutes.

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