Here are 3 powerful pranayamas that can help with COVID-19 recovery, support lung health, and boost immunity. These gentle yogic breathing techniques strengthen the respiratory system, calm the nervous system, and enhance oxygen flow.
🌿 Safe for beginners | Practice on an empty stomach or 2 hours after a meal
🪷 Note: Always consult your doctor if you have any health conditions.
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1. Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Best for: Improving lung function, balancing the nervous system, reducing stress
🌬️ How to Do:
Sit in a comfortable position with your spine straight.
Use your right thumb to close your right nostril. Inhale through the left.
Close the left nostril with your ring finger. Exhale through the right.
Inhale through the right, then exhale through the left. This is 1 round.
Repeat for 5–10 minutes.
✅ Benefits:
Improves oxygen circulation
Clears nasal passages
Reduces anxiety, supports immunity -
2. Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath)
Best for: Calming the mind, healing the lungs, reducing inflammation
🌬️ How to Do:
Sit calmly and close your eyes.
Place your index fingers gently on your ears (just outside the ear canal).
Inhale deeply. While exhaling, make a soft humming sound like a bee ("Mmmm").
Feel the vibrations in your throat and head. Repeat for 5–7 rounds.
✅ Benefits:
Releases mental tension
Helps with sinus, throat, and lung inflammation
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3. Ujjayi (Victorious Breath)
Best for: Strengthening lungs, improving oxygenation, calming the nervous system
🌬️ How to Do:
Slightly constrict your throat while inhaling and exhaling through the nose.
The breath should sound like ocean waves (a gentle hissing sound).
Focus on slow, steady breaths. Do this for 5 minutes.
✅ Benefits:
Increases lung capacity
Improves oxygen supply to tissues
Reduces stress and fatigue from illness
⚠️ Important Safety Notes:
- Avoid forceful breathing if you feel weak or are in recovery.
- Begin gently — even 5 minutes daily can make a difference.
- Practice in a well-ventilated room with fresh air.
🌟 Bonus Tip:
Combine these breathing exercises with gentle yoga poses like Setu Bandhasana (Bridge), Bhujangasana (Cobra), and Balasana (Child’s Pose) to promote holistic recovery and peace of mind.
💖 Healing Affirmation:
"With each breath, I am healing. My body is strong, my breath is life."
