Nadi Shodan

Nadi Shodan Pranayama

Pranayama breathing techniques offer many benefits. Nadi Shodan also known as Alternate nostril breathing is a nice pranayama to learn. It is a very effective breathing technique which can be used to clear the energy centres within the body. This pranayama also helps move the flow of energy/chi through the subtle energy channels of the body, known as meridians.

Nadi Shodan breathing helps balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain and at the same time exercises the left and right lungs, helping to clear obstructions in both sides of the airways. You might become aware of this when transitioning from pranayama breathing to normal breathing.

Nadi Shodan breathing practice helps to get us going, wakes us up, gives us more mental energy so that we are more focused and alert. At the same time the body is able to remain calm and relaxed. Maintaining a condition of relaxation is always an advantage, our lives are so stressful we often feel run down and exhausted, so relaxation is good and recommended by physicians as a viable way of getting rid of stress.  

Nadi Shodan is a quick and simple practice. It revitalises, helps us to concentrate and think more clearly. We feel centred and better equipped to deal with any problems we may encounter during the day.This is such an easy practice, even the most time poor person should endeavour to find 5 minutes during the day to experience the benefits.  

If you would like to learn how to practice Nadi Shodan pranayama you are welcome to contact us at YMSA Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach. Leave us a comment below, along with your details. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

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