Add Pranayama To Your Yoga Practice: Try Alternate Nostril Breathing aka Nadi Shodhana Pranayama.

Alternate nostril breathing also known as nadi shodhana pranayama is a yoga breath control practice that . translates as “subtle energy-clearing breathing technique.

It’s a simple and profound practice that can be done as part of your yoga or meditation practice. It can also be done as its own practice to help you quiet and still your mind.

The Benefits:

  • feel more relaxed in your body and mind

  • may help reduce anxiety

  • promote overall healthy and well-being

To Practice:

  1. Place your thumb on your right nostril. With this nostril covered, close your eyes and exhale fully and slowly through your left nostril.

  2. Once you've exhaled completely, release your right nostril and put your ring finger on the left nostril. Breathe in deeply and slowly from the right side