Cold winds and pollution combine to cause smog, which is like polluted air mixed in the atmosphere. Due to this, one has to face blockage in the chest, throat and nose. These measures of Yoga and Ayurveda will help you in protecting yourself from pollution.
The effect of pollution in the environment is increasing day by day. To protect themselves from this poison dissolved in the air, people often take the help of yoga and pranayam. But regular practice of this deep breathing posture can have serious consequences. Actually, the pollutants present in the air block the lungs, throat and nose. Due to this one has to face constant cough and sneezes. Know why you should avoid doing Pranayama during pollution and which tips to follow to protect yourself (ways to prevent pollution).
Regarding this, Yoga Guru Acharya Pratishtha tells that cold winds and pollution together cause smog, which is like polluted air mixed in the atmosphere. Due to this, one has to face blockage in the chest, throat and nose. Due to this, one has to face difficulty in breathing, itching, blocked nose and suffocation, and the problem of itching on the skin also persists. There is a risk of lung infection due to mucus in the nose. Apart from this, dryness of the skin also starts causing aging and acne. Often people wake up in the morning in such weather and practice pranayama to increase lung capacity, which is harmful for the body.
Why not practice pranayama during pollution?
By doing Pranayama these days, polluted air comes in contact with the lungs. As soon as we take a deep breath, the amount of air in the body starts increasing, which is proving to be the cause of many types of infections. Actually, Pranayama increases lung capacity and helps in removing toxic substances from the body. But try to avoid mouth breathing exercises like Sheetali and Shitakari. Due to this, dirty air enters the body.
These measures of Yoga and Ayurveda will help you in protecting yourself from pollution (How to protect yourself from pollution)
1.Do Kapalbhati
Instead of doing Pranayama, practice Kapalbhati. This improves the body’s immune system and also helps in detoxifying toxic substances. Kapalbhati strengthens the respiratory muscles and improves muscle efficiency. Rapid exhalation during Kapalbhati removes toxic substances from the body, which keeps the body healthy.
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To do this, the focus is on exhaling instead of inhaling. Toxins can be removed with this. Practice it regularly to avoid polluted air. In this regard, Yogacharya Acharya Pratishtha tells that by doing this process properly, 80 percent of the dirt can be removed with breathing.
2. Practice of Virechana Gati
Save yourself the deep breathing and incorporate the cathartic motion into the stein. Due to forceful acceleration in this, the lungs are cleared and the body gets strengthened. To practice this, lift both the arms up to 90 degrees by bending them at the elbow and then bring them down. During this, inhale and exhale. Due to this, lung capacity starts improving.
3. Adopt water policy
By doing this process, the risk of bronchitis can be avoided by reducing the infection in the nose and throat. This starts solving the problem of nose block and running nose. To do this, fill Anjali with water and then bring the nose close to the water and fill the nose with water. When water starts to be felt, then blow out the water from one side of the nostril and let it out from the other side. Practice this strategy 2 to 3 times.
4. Keep windows and doors closed
Prevent dust from accumulating around you in the house. This increases the risk of sneezing, coughing and nose blockage. Apart from this, also try to keep the windows and doors closed. These days, due to increasing pollution, the level of pollutants in the air starts increasing. In such a situation, try to keep the doors and windows closed to protect yourself from impure air.
5. Plant indoor plants
To avoid difficulty in breathing, planting Tulsi and Peepal plants outside the house or in the courtyard is beneficial. This helps in controlling pollution. Apart from this, it is necessary to plant plants in the bedroom and living area also.
6. Take steam before sleeping
Boil celery in water for deep inhalation. Its aroma removes throat infection. Apart from this, the pollution accumulated in the nose can also be reduced. After heating the water, put a towel on top and steam for some time. This maintains cleanliness from throat to lungs. After taking steam before sleeping at night, also apply cow’s ghee in the nose.
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