Nadi Shodan - Read the benefits

Nadi Shodan (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

How can the breath stimulate the sympathetic nervous system?

If we practice breathing while gently focusing on the breath held out, this stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and increases the heart rate. Studies have also shown that when we breath through the right nostril this also stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which helps increase body heat, oxygen consumption blood pressure and heart rate. The left cerebral hemisphere is also stimulated.

Yoga Meditation Holistic Yoga - Om Hari Om Meditation

Om Hari Om

The use of relaxation and meditation in yoga classes is very common. Mantra's such as OM HARI OM or Gauranga are generally practised at the beginning and the end of a holistic yoga class. These Mantra's are transcendental sound vibrations, not ordinary sound. They are the perfect way to end a holistic yoga class. After physically working the body out during yoga, it is an opportunity to rest the heart and mind on the beautiful sounds of the meditations. Sometimes sung out loud as a group, or "call and response" where the teacher leads the meditation and those who want to join in do so if they wish. Very cleansing for the mind, relaxing for the mind and body and very nourishing for the heart. Often called "Food for the soul". Very enjoyable and loved by all.