Pausing to do breathing exercises has truly changed my life for the better. I am excited to share two different techniques that will help you thrive during the holiday season and beyond. Your breath is amazing!
Are you feeling anxious, angry, frustrated, or something similar?
Try Left Nostril Breathing.
- Sit tall
- Close your right nostril with the first two fingers of your right hand
- Inhale slowly and deeply through the left nostril
- Exhale slowly through your left nostril
- This is one cycle.
- Repeat 8 to 10 times or for 1 to 3 minutes.
- Allow your eyes to close.
- Pause after and take some deep breaths through both nostrils.
- Notice how you feel.
The left nostril is connected to the Moon and your Ida Nadi. Your lunar (ida) nadi (channel) is in your subtle energy body. It controls all mental processes and the more feminine aspects of your personality. It is cooling and cleansing.
Benefits include:
- reduces stress
- cools the body
- helps lower blood pressure
- calms the mind and nervous system
Tips: Not recommended for people with low blood pressure. If you have any medical conditions, please consult with your doctor first.
Feeling tired, unmotivated, depressed, sluggish, or something similar?
Try Right Nostril Breathing.
- Sit tall
- Close your left nostril with the first two fingers of your left hand
- Inhale slowly and deeply through the right nostril
- Exhale slowly through your right nostril
- This is one cycle.
- Repeat 8 to 10 times or for 1 to 3 minutes.
- Allow your eyes to close.
- Pause after and take some deep breaths through both nostrils.
- Notice how you feel.
The right nostril is connected to the Sun and your Pingala Nadi. Your solar (pingala) nadi (channel) is in your subtle energy body. It increases vitality and controls the more masculine aspects of your personality. It is warming and nurturing.
Benefits include:
- helps alleviate sluggishness and depression
- increases physical energy
- warms the body
- increased digestive fire
- effective for stress management
Tips: Best done on an empty stomach. Not recommended for people with high blood pressure. If you have any medical conditions, please consult with your doctor first.
Feel free to let me know how these breaths work for you. If you want to learn more breathing techniques, check out my Free Spirit Guidebook!
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