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Did you know that yoga can be super effective for your mental health apart from your physical well-being? The pranayama breathing practises used in yoga are a strategy to regulate the breath. During yoga or meditation, they can be utilised to concentrate the mind. Here are some easy techniques you can try if you are new to yoga breathwork – Nadi Shodhana or Nostril Breathing  Nadi Shodhana, also known as alternate nostril breathing, involves breathing in through one nostril and out the other. According to legend, Nadi Shodhana promotes emotional harmony and balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Ujjayi Pranayama or Victorious Breath This technique entails slightly tightening the back of the throat while inhaling and exhaling. Ujjayi Pranayama is thought to increase circulation and produce heat in the body. Breath of Fire or Kapalabhati Pranayama This technique comprises passive inhaling and quick, forceful exhalations. According to legend, the kapalabhati pranaya