5 breathing exercises to protect your lungs from pollution

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Box Breathing

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Anulom Vilom

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Bhramari

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Kapalabhati

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SHOW US SOME

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