sandeyeAlternative breathing techniques: Anuloma Viloma
January 19th 2008 04:21
This strange finger assemblage of the right hand is entitled the Vishnu Mudra and is used during the breathing exercise labeled Anuloma Viloma. (It is much easier to demonstrate via a photograph, than describe in words.)
When you have created your Vishnu Mudra, you place yr hand over your face, your thumb should be close to your nose on the right hand side, your bent fingers below the nose, and your two long fingers beside the left hand side of your nose. You are then ready to commence Anuloma Viloma.
To perform a single round, inhale through your left hand nostril whilst shutting your right nostril by pressing on it gently with your thumb. Hold the breath for whatever time is comfortable for you - suggested 5-30 seconds - and then exhale through the right nostril whilst shutting the left with your finger pressure. Next, Inhale through the right nostril, hold, the exhale through the left, remembering to close off the unused nostril.
When you are comfortable doing this a single time, and have got your fingers and nostrils in sync, you can add this breathing sequence to your yoga routine. It is suggested you begin by a set of 5-10 rounds, building up to twenty when more experienced. To perfect your technique, try to follow a 1-4-2 scale - holding the breath for four times as long as you took to inhale before taking twice as long as inhaling for the exhale.
I do not personally use this breathing technique, as due to sinus problems I prefer not to use 'one side only' and do not feel comfortable participating. I much prefer to indulge in Kapalabhati and Brahmari - perhaps adding some Sithali.
When you have created your Vishnu Mudra, you place yr hand over your face, your thumb should be close to your nose on the right hand side, your bent fingers below the nose, and your two long fingers beside the left hand side of your nose. You are then ready to commence Anuloma Viloma.
To perform a single round, inhale through your left hand nostril whilst shutting your right nostril by pressing on it gently with your thumb. Hold the breath for whatever time is comfortable for you - suggested 5-30 seconds - and then exhale through the right nostril whilst shutting the left with your finger pressure. Next, Inhale through the right nostril, hold, the exhale through the left, remembering to close off the unused nostril.
When you are comfortable doing this a single time, and have got your fingers and nostrils in sync, you can add this breathing sequence to your yoga routine. It is suggested you begin by a set of 5-10 rounds, building up to twenty when more experienced. To perfect your technique, try to follow a 1-4-2 scale - holding the breath for four times as long as you took to inhale before taking twice as long as inhaling for the exhale.
I do not personally use this breathing technique, as due to sinus problems I prefer not to use 'one side only' and do not feel comfortable participating. I much prefer to indulge in Kapalabhati and Brahmari - perhaps adding some Sithali.
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