Alternate Nostril Breathing Minimal Guidance

A simple alternate nostril breathing practice, also known as nadi shodhana, with minimal guidance and plenty of quiet space to settle into your own rhythm.

You’ll be guided through the first round, then invited to continue on your own before resting in a few moments of stillness.

Ideal for those already familiar with the practice who would like a little guidance to reset and rebalance in just under three minutes.

Transcript

Welcome to this alternate nostril breathing practice. Find a comfortable seated position. Lengthen your spine and allow your shoulders to soften away from your ears. Bring your right hand into position, Close to your face. We will use a steady count of four. Let's begin by breathing slowly through both nostrils. Inhale. And exhale. Close the right nostril. Inhale through the left. 3, 2, 1. Close left. Exhale right. 3, 2, 1. Inhale right. 3, 2, 1. Close right. Exhale left. 3, 2, 1. Rhythm counting quietly in your mind. I will call you back in a few moments. Complete the round you are currently on, Finishing with an exhale. Gently lower your hand and allow your breath to flow naturally through both nostrils. Let's take a moment here to simply notice, Notice your breath, Your body, Any stillness or sense of balance you have cultivated. Take one final slow breath in. And gently breathe out. Thank you for practicing with me today.