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What is Nadi shodhna Pranayama
Nadi shodhna Pranayama also known as alternate nostril breathing, is a breathing technique commonly practiced in Yoga. Nadi means energy channel and shodhana means purification in Sanskrit . This Pranayama involves breathing through one nostril while blocking the other nostril alternately. It is believed to balance the flow of prana in the body,calm the mind, reduce stress and improve mental clarity and focus. It is also considered helpful for people with respiratory issues,as it can help regulate breathing.
Steps of Nadi shodhna Pranayama
Here are the steps for practicing Nadi shodhna Pranayama-
1. Sit in a comfortable seated position with your spine straigth and your shoulders relaxed . You can sit on a cushions or block if that helps.
2. Please your left hand on your left knee , palm facing up and bring your right hand up to your nose. Make sure your right hand is positioned so that thumb can close your right nostril and your index and middle fingers can close your left nostril.
3. Begin by inhaling deeply through both nostril.
4. Using your right hand close your right nostril with your right Thumb and exahale slowly and fully through your left nostril.
5. Keeping your right nostril closed, inhale slowly and deeply through your left nostril.
6. When your inhalation is complete, close your left nostril with your index and middle fingers and release your right nostril.
7. Exhale slowly and fully through your right nostril .
8. Keeping your left nostril closed, inhale slowly and deeply through your right nostril.
9. When your inhalation is complete, close your right nostril with your thumb, and release your left nostril.
10. Exhale slowly and fully through your left nostril.
11. That complete one round. Repeat for 5- 10 rounds, or 4 as long as you are comfortable .
I hope this helps let me know if you have any other questions.
Benefits of Nadi shodhna Pranayama
There are several benefits to practicing Nadi shodhna Pranayama-
1. Calms the mind
This practice helps to calm the Mind by balancing the flow of air and energy between the two nostrils. This helps to reduce anxiety, stress and other emotional disturbances.
2. Purify the nadis
The practice of Nadi shodhna Pranayama helps to purify the energy channels in the body , also known as nadis. By clearing blockages in these channels. It helps to improve the flow of Prana or life force energy in the body.
3. Regulates The Breath
This practice helps to regulate the breath, making it slower and deeper. This is beneficial for those who suffer from respiratory problems like asthma.
4. Enhances mental clarity
By regulating the breath and calm the mind, this practice helps to improve mental clarity and focus.
5. Balances the body
The practice of Nadi shodhna Pranayama is said to balance the two main energy channels in the body known as Ida and pingla. This helps to balance the masculine and feminine aspects of the body, promoting overall health and wellbeing.
Overall Nadi shodhna Pranayama is a highly beneficial practice for improving physical, mental and emotional health.
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