ANULOM VILOM PRANAYAMA – HOW TO DO, BENEFITS, AYURVEDIC VIEW About Anulom Vilom Pranayama Anulom Vilom Pranayama is also known as alternate nostril breathing exercise. Alternate nostril breathing exercise is one of the main practices of Pranayama. Anulom Vilom Pranayama or alternate breathing exercise is mentioned in the yogic texts Hatha Yoga Pradeepika, Gheranda Samhita, Tirumandiram, Siva Samhita, Puranas and in the Upanishads. The practice of anulom vilom pranayama involves inhalation which is called as Puraka, retention which is called