Welcome to this alternate nostril breathing practice.
Alternate Nostril Breathing,
Also known as Nadi Shodhana,
Is a traditional pranayama practice to help create a greater sense of balance and calm.
In yogic tradition,
It's associated with balancing solar and lunar energies,
Active and receptive qualities within us,
And the flow of energy throughout the body.
Begin by finding a comfortable seated position.
Lengthen your spine,
Reaching the crown of your head gently towards the sky.
Allow your shoulders to soften down away from your ears.
Rest your left hand on your left knee.
You may gently connect the index finger and thumb of your left hand in Gyan Mudra.
Take your right hand and place your thumb beside your right nostril and your ring finger beside your left nostril.
Let's begin by inhaling and exhaling slowly through both nostrils.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Close the right nostril and inhale through the left.
3,
2,
1.
Close left,
Release right to exhale.
3,
2,
1.
Inhale right.
3,
2,
1.
Close and exhale left.
3,
2,
1.
Inhale left.
3,
2,
1.
Close and exhale,
Right.
3,
2,
1.
Inhale,
Right.
3,
2,
1.
Close and exhale,
Left.
3,
2,
1.
Repeat this breathing,
Counting in your mind.
And I will call you back in a few moments.
On your next exhale,
Release your fingers away from your face,
Away from your nose.
Now breathe in and out of both nostrils evenly,
Naturally.
Take a moment to just notice.
Just enjoy any stillness that you have cultivated.
Thank you for joining me in this practice.
Have a beautiful day.
