1/5 - Best breathing exercises to boost immunity and positivity in your body
Meditation is the best practice to calm our body as well as the sympathetic nervous system. Yoga and meditation can also be quite helpful in addressing a lot many lifestyle disorders and issues. For example, controlling our breath, and practising pranayama is one of the simplest exercises we can do to balance a lot of hormonal imbalances. Most importantly pranayamas are the easiest and the most effective form of yoga that can be done anytime and anywhere. Hence we’ve brought you some of the magical pranayamas or meditative practices suggested by Manisha Kohli, a wellness expert to help you boost immunity and infuse your body with vitality and positive energy.
2/5 - Even count breathing (the healing breath)
Sit in a cross-legged, relaxed position such as sukhasana (half lotus pose)Count six to breathe in through the nostrils. Hold the breath for 6 counts. Exhale through the nostrils for 6 counts. This breathing exercise can be done anytime of the day, especially whenever you’re stressed out and need a break.
3/5 - Kapalbhati
Sit in a comfortable position with your spine straight while keeping your hands on your knees, palms facing the sky.Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly. Pull your navel back towards your spine as you exhale. Do as much as you are able to comfortably. You can feel the abdominal muscles contract by placing your right hand on the stomach.Breathing flows into your lungs effortlessly as you relax the navel and abdomen. To finish one round of Kapal Bhati, take 20 such breaths. After completing the circle, rest with your eyes closed and analyse the sensations in your body. This exercise strengthens the core and helps to maintain the body\'s pH level. However this also boosts your body’s immunity. Remember that this asana is recommended to be done empty stomach or early in the morning.One can do this asana upto 200 counts but slowly.
4/5 - Anulom vilom/alternate nostril breathing (healing breath)
Sit in any meditative position, such as Sukhasana or Padmasana.The spine should be in a straight position. Block the right nostril with your right thumb. Inhale for 2 counts through the left nostril. Now close both of your nostrils and hold your breath for four seconds.Keep your left nose closed and your right nostril open. Exhale for a few seconds through the right nostril. Inhale for 2 counts through your right nostril. For seconds close both nostrils and hold the air. Slowly exhale via your left nostril for 2 counts. Both nostrils should be closed. This marks the completeness of one circle. You can even include the even count breathing in this practice as well. This practice is even practiced by many cancer patients due to its healing benefits.
5/5 - Anulom vilom variation
Sit in the cross legged posture and perceive the vishnu mudra.While maintaining the vishnu mudra, place the left hand on your thigh and the right hand for blocking your right nostril. Inhale from your left nostril. Close both the nostrils and hold the breath for a few seconds. Slowly move your chin towards your throat, making a bandha in your throat. Slowly lift your head up and exhale from your right nostril. Follow the same procedure from the opposite side. This marks the completion of one set. You can do this for a couple of more rounds to get more and more benefits of this meditation. Do for 6 times each side.
