Balance body and mind with this Viloma breathing meditation

Sometimes life, with all its challenges, can feel overwhelming. In moments of trouble we all need a moment to refocus our energy and bring a calmness to our minds. That’s where Viloma breathing comes in. Vi means ‘against’ and loma means ‘hair’: going against the natural flow. And that’s exactly what Viloma breathing requires of you. It’s an interrupted breathing technique where you pause briefly during the in and exhale. Pausing on the inhale generates energy in your body. Pausing on the exhale causes relaxation. Viloma pranayama can be practiced sitting or lying down and is a great technique for those new to yoga and breathing exercises, which is why we’ve put together this supportive, guided Viloma breathing meditation. Whether you’re discovering Viloma for the first time or you want to advance your practice, this breathing meditation includes everything you need to know about this amazing technique.

 

Anna Scott Miller

Anna Scott Miller

After an intensive yoga teacher training at Delight Yoga Amsterdam, among others, Anna Scott Miller teaches Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and Hatha Yoga at Delight Yoga, Equal Yoga, the New Yogaschool and Yoga Academy Netherlands (YAN). Interested in living more mindfully? Then Anna is your go-to yogi. She has a lot of experience in teaching meditation, Pranayama (breathing exercises) and Yoga Nidra. What she really loves to do in her spare time? Being out in nature, bouldering, seeing friends and taking the time for self-development. Oh! And travelling. Every year she visits her yoga teachers in Bali and India.