Breathing exercises are great for stress relief as they work immediately and make you feel better. But one must be regular with practice as such exercises are known to be extremely good for one’s mental and also physical health.
Focusing on the importance of concentrating on one’s breathing, actor and yoga enthusiast Malaika Arora recently took to Instagram to share how to do anulom-vilom, a simple form of Pranayama.
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“Sometimes, it is not all about moving the body but concentrating on your breathing. Your breathing affects your overall wellness and that is why it is important to perform breathing exercises,” she said.
She also stated the benefits of the exercise:
- It improves the immune system
- Helps in boosting immunity.
- Improves respiratory and cardiovascular health
- Regulates blood pressure
- Improves sleep and helps to de-stress