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Yoga and Pranayama for better Life

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                       Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation. It's a  main component of yoga, an exercise for  physical and  mental wellness.  In Sanskrit, "prana" means life energy , "yama"  means control. Benefits of Pranayama   1.Decreases stress  2.Improves concentration  3.Increases mindfulness  4.Reduces blood pressure  5.Improves lung function  6.Enhances cognitive performance  7.Improves cardiovascular health  8.Weight loss  9.Strengthens Immune system  10.Clears Nasal passages Types  1.  Nadi Shodhana Pranayama   Take your right hand and curl the pointer and middle finger into the palm  Take the thumb over your right nostril and your ring finger over your  left  Nostril. Block your right nostril with your thumb and inhale up your left for a  count of four. Hold the breath for four.  2. Dirga ...