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Simple ways to protect yourself from smog

While environmental solutions may not happen quickly, here are a few asanas suggested by Yogi Ashwini to help you through. Delhi went breathless recently with increased pollution levels. Blame it on fireworks, automobiles or industries, the smog can take a toll on your body especially the lungs, opening gates for a plethora of ailments. Here’re 3 techniques from Sanatan Kriya to keep your lungs strong, and your system humming and free from toxins. Nadi Shodhnam Pranayama It is a fairly simple breathing exercise that can be done anytime, anywhere. Sit in vajra asana (sitting on the heels with legs folded). You can do it even while sitting straight on a chair. Place the middle finger of the right hand at the center of the eyebrows. The thumb rests on the right nose while the ring finger is used to control the left. The left-hand rests on the thigh. Keeping your eyes shut, inhale from the right nostril, and exhale from the left. Next, inhale from the left nost...