Saturday, July 18, 2020

Yogic breathing, alternate nostril breathing





Breathing, swasankriya or Pranayama are the breathing exercises in yoga. Breathing is the queen of yoga.
Alternate nostril breathing 
Daily morning practice this breathing and clear the blocked nose. 

Regular practice 
helps relax body and mind.
Reduces anxiety and stress.
Promotes wellbeing.
Clears nasal tracts.
Improves lungs function.
Practice in empty stomach.
Inhale passive and exhale forcefully.
Sit tall in cross legged.Take a few normal breaths.
Hold chin mudra with your left hand and place on the left thigh. Take your right hand, With the thumb close your right nostril. Breathe in through the left nostril, close the nostril with your index finger and exhale forcibly through the right nostril releasing the thumb. Inhale through the right nostril, close it with your thumb, release the index finger from the left nostril and exhale forcibly. Continue likewise for 2-5 minutes. If you are a high blood pressure or hyper tension person please consult with your doctor before starting.
If not possible to sit down then sit on a chair.

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