Alternate Nostril

Harmonize both hemispheres of the brain, purify your energy channels, reduce stress, improve clarity and focus.

Alternate nostril breathing is known as Nadi Shodhana, which means energy channel purification in Sanskrit. It is a pranayama technique (breathing technique) known to:

Harmonize the left and right hemispheres of the brain with bilateral stimulation
Balance the flow of energy in the body known as prana or chi
Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve clarity and focus

Use the steps below or listen to this guided audio:

Place your pointer & middle fingers* of your right hand between your eyebrows (as an anchor point). Close your eyes.
Use your right thumb to close your right nostril. Inhale slowly through your left nostril.
Close your left nostril with your right ring finger, and pause.
Release your thumb to open your right nostril and exhale through the right side.
Inhale through your right nostril. Close your right nostril and pause.
Release your left nostril, and exhale through the left side.
This is one round. Repeat for up to 5 minutes. Always start and finish on the left side.

*Alternatively, you can fold your pointer and middle fingers in towards your palm to rest.

Avoid alternate nostril breathing if you have any kind of nasal congestion or cold.

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