Alternate Nostril Breath (Nadi Shodhana)

I recommend that you learn pranayama from a experienced teacher. If you have done this practice with me before or with another teacher, explore below to guide yourself through the practice at home.

* Draw your index and middle finger of your right hand in to your palm, this is referred to as mrgi mudra.
* Place the edge of your right thumb on the outside of your right nostril and the edge of your ring and pinkie fingers on the outside of your left nostril.
* Partially close off each nostril with a light pressure of your thumb and fingers.
* Start by inhaling and exhaling through both sides of your nose.
* After your next exhale, close off your right nostril completely and keep a light pressure on your left nostril as you gently inhale left.
* Close your left nostril completely and exhale right (again keep a light pressure on the nostril you are breathing through), then inhale right.
* Close your right nostril and exhale left, inhale left. Close your left nostril and repeat right.
* Continue to switch sides after each inhale.
* Repeat for 12 breaths.