Any yogasana or pranayam technique to rid the lungs of dust,fumes, smoke one gets living in Mumbai?

Question

I live in Mumbai and have to pass though one of the most polluted parts on way to work. I travel by train and bus, and sometimes by auto. Despite covering mouth and nose with a hanky, the pollutants creep in, and gives me a headache, sore throat and a choked feeling. Is there any yoga or any technique to rid the lungs of accumulated dirt, smoke, fumes?

Answer 1

best yogaasan to help in respiratory problem is "Jal Neti", but it should be done after proper training. however i learned it all by myself i can tell u the whole procedure.
you need a special utencil (lota) with a long pipe from which water comes out.
fill it up with lukewarm water and a pinch of salt preferably sendha namak.
now sit with ur head forward now tilt ur head to either side and open ur mouth.
meanwhile fix the pipe of utnecil in ur nostil and start taking breath from ur mouth
now as u begin taking breath frm mouth start tilting the utencil so as to pour water in ur nostil
let the water come out from other nostril & keep ur mouth open for breathin
if you feel uneasy in head leave it compleately.
remember
water has to warm in winters and cold in summers
do add salt other wise it will hurt ur nostrils
keep ur head high don't lower it
if unsuccessful get professional help

well jal neti is the best remedy for all respiratory problems but if u are not able to do it then do all pranayams as they are breathing exercises & help lungs. one pranayam which is the best is "Anulom Vilom". get more info about it from Astha Channel.

remember do yoga with empty stomach or 5 hr after ur meals preferabaly in morning for best results.
Good Luck.

Answer 2

Dear Harry, I am 54 years old. I started smoking at the age of 13! My cigarette count per day was finally 70. Two months ago, I felt a bit uneasy and got myself admitted into the hospital.It was a false alarm.But a blood test showed that my HDL was very low(good cholesterol).This was attributed to my heavy smoking. I was advised to at least reduce my smoking, if I could not stop. I realized that it is very difficult to reduce the habit.So I just stopped smoking. To stop smoking it does not require any tobacco substitute or counseling. You just need the desire to quit and something to take you mind off that next cigarette.If you can succeed doing this for 24 hours, you have won the battle of your life. In my case, I took two days leave and stayed at home.Every time I had a craving for a puff, I climbed into bed and went to sleep.While asleep you don't need a cigarette.Right? When I woke up, if I felt like a smoke again, it was back to bed and another nap. By evening the craving had come down dramatically. The next day I woke up as a new person, since I did not miss the cigarette at all! Just that first day was all it took, and I have been 'clean' ever since! Several times, people have blown puffs of smoke into my face, I have not felt any fresh craving for a cigarette. I now personally know one thing. Nicotine was not addictive, tobacco was not addictive. It was only that habit of putting that cigarette in my mouth, lighting it up and puffing away, that was addictive. So, if at 54, after more than 40 years, I can do it so easily, for a young guy like you who is only 20, it should not be a problem at all. Quit while you can.Do not try to reduce, just quit. Good Luck.

Answer 3

try Baba Ramdev's pranayama and yoga. It will definitely help.

His program comes on several news channels as well as aastha tv. In addition, you can buy his CD for only Rs. 150

He also conducts camps.

The results are amazing.....you must try.

Answer 4

yes anulom belom would clear your lungs. besides u should also inhale vapour of hotwatercovering your face.

Answer 5

either buy a mask or move to a cleaner country