BREATHING TECHNIQUE

BREATHING TECHNIQUE

Today I want to show you a simple breathing practice that's easy to do. It will sooth your heart and calm your mind.

Everyone deserves peace. The more people who experience it, the better off the entire world will be. Makes sense, right?

Now, as it turns out, doing simple breathing exercises can deliver a sense of peace immediately -- what can I say, brain health is front and center on my mind right now

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This practice is called Nadi Shodhanam, or alternate nostril breathing.

Nadi Shodhanam delivers calmness and clarity instantly. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Studies indicate that, over time, it can improve cardiovascular and lung function and balance your heart rate. This in turn reduces your stress, which we know is good for overall physical and mental health. There is also strong evidence that alternate nostril breathing improves brain function.

The Sanskrit meaning of Nadi Shodhanam is "energy channel cleansing (or purification)." It has a long history in yoga and Ayurvedic medicine as a reliable way to achieve mental, physical, and emotional balance.

For me, it's a go-to when I'm stressed.

And it's safe for just about anyone.

Unless you have a serious cardiovascular condition like COPD or asthma, you can do it right now with no fear. (And if you do have a condition, it's probably still safe, but ask your doctor first.)

What have you got to lose? Try it now if you haven't yet. Here's how to do it:

Nadi Shodhanam (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

Find a comfortable chair, floor cushion, or mat. Sit up as straight as you can, but don't strain. This is not a yoga pose.

Let your left hand rest gently in your lap. Bring your right hand up to your face.

Place the index and middle fingers of your raised hand lightly against the space between your eyebrows.

Close your eyes.

Take a nice, long, easy deep breath through both nostrils -- inhale then exhale.

Gently close your right nostril with your thumb, and then inhale slowly through your left nostril only.

At the top of your in-breath, close your left nostril with your ring finger, so that both of your nostrils are closed.

Pause for a moment.

Release your thumb from your right nostril and exhale through that nostril only (keep your left nostril closed).

Pause again for a moment.

Now reverse the process. Breathe in slowly and steadily through your right nostril. At the top of the in-breath, close up both nostrils again, pause, and then release your out-breath through your left nostril.

Pause again. Repeat the breathing process, alternating nostrils. Do this several times, slowly and mindfully.

Well? What do you think? If you did this practice even for just a few minutes, you probably feel more relaxed.

Am I right?

Take a few minutes and try this whenever you need to calm your mind, and then share it with friends. Better yet, share it with everyone (even people you disagree with)!