Today in the age of technology and computers, the humans and machines are alike . Right from waking up in the morning to the night we behave, eat, drink and think as if the whole world will be under fire without us. The stress of daily routine, tension of workplace, relations, EMI’s, children & spouse have converted their thoughts like that of a machine. Added stress in each job contributes to completion rivalry. Knowing very well that body health pays this short duration  unnecessary stress. When we have a discussion about whole life this does not work. Our body & mind cripples & production of various hormones leads to the unbalanced state. The net outcome is the blend of ailment of body & mind related to Heart diseases, Blood pressure, Diabetes, Kidney diseases, Cancer, Thyroid disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Sleeplessness & early Aging. Our science being very humble in need created safe and relaxing technique called yoga. There are few simple techniques in yoga by which we can combat stress & come out as a winner in the life. Each & every person, healthy or diseased can be benefited from three basic relaxing techniques. Rhythmic Breathing, Anuloma- Viloma &  Shavasana. Rhythmic Breathing: This exercise is performed back upright, sitting either in a meditation posture or crossed legged. Close the eyes & perform complete yogic breathing, i.e. abdominal, middle & upper chest, and  clavicular. Breathe deeply & consciously, ensuring that the breathing rhythm respects an equal time for inhalation and expiration. Instead of using numerals to count i.e. one, two, three, four, five….. regulate the  breathing with the help of words suggesting positive things as  ‘calm & peace’. Repeat them to yourself rhythmically & harmoniously during inhalation & exhalation, so that in the end you are  identified with them. Whenever we breathe in & out, we should think of peace, and concentrating on it, we attain perfect joy & inner peace. Anuloma-Viloma: Breathing Through Alternate Nostrils Like all the ‘Pranayama’ exercise, this breathing technique generally include a period of inhalation- ‘Puraka’, a period of retention- ‘Kumbhaka’ & a period of exhalation-  ‘Rechaka’.  To begin with the time spent on inhalation is the half of retention & exhalation period. As four seconds of inhalation followed by eight seconds of retention & eight seconds of exhalation.  

While practicing ‘Anuloma Viloma’ performed in a meditation posture or sitting with the leg crossed its recommended not to involve retention of breathe. The exercise is to be performed three times a day- morning, noon & evening- before meals. During the first week , one should begin with three respiration per sessions. The number can be increased to five in second week  thereafter provided one performs the exercise everyday the number can reach a total of seven respirations (actually fourteen respirations through alternate nostrils).