anuloma

/ænʊˈlɒmə/ or /ɑːˈnuːlɒmə/ (English: an-oo-LOH-muh or ah-NOO-loh-muh)

Definitions

1. noun

A specific yoga breathing technique in which the breath is drawn in through the nostrils and then expelled through the mouth in a smooth and continuous motion, typically with the tongue in the back of the mouth.

“To practice anuloma, sit in a comfortable position and inhale deeply through your nostrils, then exhale slowly through your mouth.”

Synonyms

  • alternate nostril breathing
  • nadi shodhana

Antonyms

  • bhastrika
  • kapalabhati