The easiest way to learn this breathing technique is typically by sitting upright.
You can even sit up against a wall.
You want to be comfortable with an elongated spine.
Using the right hand in Vishnu Mudra in the Vishnu hand position,
With your right hand taking your index finger and middle finger and curling them in towards the palm and the palm towards the nose.
The thumb closes off the right nostril.
Inhale left.
The ring finger closes the left nostril.
Exhale right.
Inhale right.
Exhale left.
And that is one cycle.
Now if it's not comfortable for you to hold your hand in this position,
You can take your index finger and middle finger,
Placing them between the brows,
The third eye.
You can also simply use the thumb and the pointer finger instead.
So let's do this together,
Choosing the hand position that feels good for you.
And having the hand ready in front of the face,
Let's take a releasing breath first.
Inhale deeply.
Side out.
Connecting to your belly breath or long deep breath.
The thumb closes off the right nostril.
When you're ready,
Inhale left.
Exhale right.
Inhale right.
Exhale left.
Inhale left.
Exhale right.
Inhale right.
Exhale left.
Inhale left.
Exhale right.
Inhale right.
Exhale left.
Inhale left.
Exhale right.
Inhale right.
Exhale left.
Inhale left.
Exhale right.
Inhale right.
Exhale left.
Do one more on your own.
Once you've exhaled through the left nostril,
Just releasing the hand.
Taking a few breaths here in stillness.
Feel the effects.
Opening the eyes if you feel ready.
So this is a great breathing technique to do if you feel mentally agitated or overwhelmed.
If you feel like you're really in your head.
It's also great to do before starting yoga practice or before laying down for the yoga rest,
The Shavasana posture.
And also really beneficial before going to sleep.
Try it out.
See when it works for you.
