Alternate Nostril Breathing
In this Pranayama, the blood receives a larger supply of oxygen than in normal breathing; your mind feels relaxed and calm. It also soothes the entire nervous system.
a.
Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position.
Relax your entire body and keep your eyes closed.
b.
Bend your right arm from the elbow. Bend the
middle and index finger inward to your palms. Bring your ring finger and the
little finger toward your thumb.
c.
Place your right thumb on the right side of your
nose and your ring and little finger on the left side of your nose. By pressing
your thumb, back the right nostril.
d.
Inhale slowly and deeply through your left
nostril. After full inhalation, block your left nostril with your ring and
little finger. Exhale, breathing out the pressure from your right nostril and
releasing the air slowly, deeply and steadily.
e.
Next, blocking your left nostril, inhale deeply
from the right. After a full inhalation, block the right nostril and exhale,
steadily. This completes one round of the pranayama.
Try to do four to eight rounds at least twice a day.
f.
Lie down in balasana
and relax.
