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Astonishing Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayama

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Yoga and Pranayama, these two terms are often recognized as complementary. People who are less k nown about the Yoga aspects, they tend to consider these both as one concept. Let's throw some light on it.  Pranayama is one among the three aspects of Yoga that helps to form the body and mind connection and it also connects the moment with the breath.  Pranayama basically means the extension of the prana (breathe or life force). Prana refers to ‘life force’ and Ayama refers to ‘restraining or control’. The breathing technique is designed to intentionally alter the breath to achieve good health and calm mind. These techniques are of many types and each of them has their own unique kind of significance and benefits.    One such popular Pranayama technique is ‘Anulom Vilom’. Many of us have practiced, seen or hav e at least heard of this Pranayama called Anulom Vilom. H owever, I am quite sure that we are not  much well versed with its awesome benefits and how it can actually shift