Right nostril breathing

The objective of pranayama, or breathing exercises, is to teach the ability to properly inhale, exhale, and retain your breath. There are different branches of pranayama dedicated specifically for inhalation, exhalation, and breathing retention.

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The objective of pranayama, or breathing exercises, is to teach the ability to properly inhale, exhale, and retain your breath. There are different branches of pranayama dedicated specifically for inhalation, exhalation, and breathing retention.

Alternate nostril breathing is also called "anuloma viloma" or "nadi shodhana" (in Sanskrit, the ancient language of yoga). As the name suggests, this breathing exercise involves alternating which nostril you breathe out of by blocking the opposite nostril.

In this Pranayama, breathing is done from the right nostril. As we read above the right nostril associated with the Surya Nadi. So That is known as Right Nostril Breathing.

ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING -Sit comfortably with a straight spine. -Close your right nostril with your right thumb. -Inhale deeply through your left nostril. -Close your left nostril with your right ring finger. -Release your right nostril and exhale fully. -Inhale deeply through your right nostril. -Close your right nostril again and release your left nostril. -Exhale fully through your left nostril. -Repeat this cycle for 5-10 minutes, focusing on your breath. BENEFITS Reduces stress…

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Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing h/b calming meI do a 6 count in & out#NadiShadhana #alternatenostrilbreathing #pranyama

Manisha Yadav on Instagram: "This is a very effective way to open up a blocked nostril. But this technique has deeper significance: Have you seen pictures of ancient Rishis with a T-shaped wooden stick tucked in their underarm? This was to consciously activate the nostril that they wanted. This also has a mention in the Bhagawat Gita. Throughout the day, you’ll notice that only one of the nostril is more active than the other- and this has an effect on the activities that you do! Would you…