BREATHING EXERCISES - PART III

See for Breathing Exercise - Part II in this blog before continuing the exercise below

EXERCISE - 5

Along with other Breathing Exercises this advanced Breathing technique helps Physical and Mental strength of a person. This should be done before doing PRANAYAMA breathing technique.

NADI SUDHI/ ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING:

1. Sit in Artha Padmasana or Vajrasana pose with Prithvi mudra in one hand.

 2. Close the right nostril with right thumb and EXHALE fully with the left nostril  with index and middle finger kept on the fore head.

Left nostril is closed with thumb finger and EXHALATION & then INHALATION  is done through right nostril

3. Now, INHALE slowly through the same nostril slowly and gently.
4. Now, close the left nostril with ring finger and EXHALE slowly with the right nostril.

Right nostril closed with ring finger and Exhalation & then Inhalation is done through left nostril

5. This process of INHALING through one nostril and EXHALING through other nostril is considered as one cycle.
6. Now, INHALE slowly through the same nostril through which you EXHALED with fingers in the same position.
7. Now, close the nostril through which you INHALED with the thumb finger & EXHALE thorough the other nostril moving the ring finger.
8. The INHALATION & EXHALATION should be done slowly.
9. For those who are unable to sit in Artha Padmasana or Vajrasana pose, can sit on a chair without bending the back on straight posture, with legs placed on the floor.

Note:

• The Breathing should not be forced or done with Strain.
• Persons suffering from High Blood pressure should avoid this breathing.
• If any uncomfortable feeling, discard the practice immediately.
• This should not be done immediately after a meal.
• Best to do in the morning, in empty stomach or 2 hours after a meal.
• For left handers, see the pictures above and follow as given.