Precautions During Anulom Vilom Pranayama

• If you feel little bit of discomfort then you can reduce the ratio of breathing.
• Under No circumstances the proportion of the breathing should be forced.
• Practitioner should NEVER cross his body stamina and should never try over practice to get benefits earlier, as it may cause fatigue or giddiness.
• People who have undergone abdominal surgeries, heart surgeries, brain surgeries should consult the medical expert or consultant.
• Please do not rush to increase the proportions, as it will not help, but trying to practice easy ratio (4:6 seconds) for little more time may help.
• Initially one should start slowly by inhalation in 3 sec and exhalation in 3 sec. Slowly you an increase it to 4 : 4 sec then 3 : 6 sec and then 4 : 8 sec.
• The practice can be up to 5 minutes initially but slowly one can increase it to 15 minutes safely.
• be patient and practice regularly and constantly. Increase practice gradually after the body gains more stamina within few days.
• This is very good breathing exercise for women during pregnancy but over straining must be avoided.