7 Exercises to Combat Air Pollution

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Inhale deeply, filling your belly, then exhale slowly, releasing all the air. This strengthens your diaphragm, improving lung capacity.

Pursed Lip Breathing

Inhale slowly through your nose, then exhale slowly through pursed lips. This helps control your breathing rate and prevent rapid, shallow breaths.

Anulom Vilom Pranayama

Alternate nostril breathing balances energy flow, calms the mind, and improves lung function. Inhale through one nostril, exhale through the other, and repeat.

Kapalbhati Pranayama

Rapid, forceful exhalations are followed by passive inhalations. This detoxifies the respiratory system and improves oxygen intake.

Bhastrika Pranayama

Rapid, forceful inhalations and exhalations through both nostrils. This energises the body and improves lung function.

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

A variation of Anulom Vilom, focusing on a longer retention of breath after each inhale and exhale. This calms the mind and improves focus.

Pranayama with Mudras

Combining specific hand gestures (mudras) with breathing techniques enhances their effects, promoting overall well-being and respiratory health.