Solar Breathing - Surya Bhedana

Surya Bhedana—right nostril breathing—is a warming, energizing yogic breathing technique that involves inhaling exclusively through the right nostril and exhaling through the left. Translated from Sanskrit, it means "Sun piercing" because it activates the solar, right stream of energy—Pingala Nadi. As with every yogic practice, when done with the right intention and energy, it can bring immediate results; in this case, quick activation of the inner somatic response and the outer—the response of Nature. By activating the "fight or flight" (sympathetic) nervous system, Surya Bhedana provides an immediate, natural energy boost to combat fatigue and mental fog.

Transcript

Hi, I'm Sam and hello from the beautiful skyline of New York at the edge of Central Park. Today I would like us to do a little pranayama breathing exercise which would activate your energy for the day. It is called Surya Vedana. Surya means the sun and it's the energy activated in our right nostril, Pingala. And as we breathe in through our pingala, Through our Surya or Sun channel, We will activate this moving, Energizing and dynamic energy in our system. First we will place our hand in vishnu mudra preparing for pranayama, Closing our left nostril, Breathing in hold for a couple of seconds and breathing out again breathing in through the right holding and breathing out through the left. 10 times together. Breathe in and out. Cold. Breathe out and through the right hold out through the left. In through the right hold out through the left. And to the right hold out to the left three more times in through the right hold out to the left and the right. Hold. Out left. In right Hold Alt Left. And now the strong wind is coming the last time and releasing the wind just arrives bringing fresh dynamic energy can feel it in my palms Wherever you are, Feel that energy rising. And start your amazing, Fresh and active day. Namaste.