Pranayama, or breath control, is a key part of yoga practice. It focuses on controlling your breath to influence the flow of “prana,” or vital energy, throughout your body.
Two popular pranayama techniques are Anulom Vilom and Nadi Shodhana, but there are many others such as Bhastrika Pranayama. Both involve breathing through alternate nostrils, and both aim to balance your energy and improve your overall well-being.
But what exactly are the similarities and differences between Anulom Vilom and Nadi Shodhana? And what are the benefits of each? This article will explore these questions to help you understand these practices more clearly, and help you decide which one is right for you.