Breathing exercise – Alternate Nostril Breathing
The Breath is a wonderful tool for developing mindfulness, awareness, and bringing aliveness into previously dull areas. A.N.B. helps to create balance, harmony in your system by allowing each nostril equal time so that while you are practicing, neither nostril is dominant.
This can also help strengthen the breath of a nostril that may be chronically weaker. It also integrates both sides of your brain. Cleanses and tones up the entire nervous system. People suffering from cough and cold benefit greatly. Heart is strengthened. Removes mental tension and worries. Improves focus and reduces stress and anxiety.
Sit comfortably in a chair, or on the floor in a simple crossed-legged position. Bring your back up nice and tall.
Morning and Day(Sun) – Energizing A.N.B.:
Inhale to the left nostril, Exhale to both nostrils, Inhale to the right nostril, Exhale to both nostrils. 10-15 rounds, or on a timer 2-10min
Evening (Moon) – Calming A.N.B.:
Inhale to both nostrils, Exhale to the left nostril, Inhale to both nostrils, Exhale to the right nostril. 10-12 rounds, or on a timer 2-10min
Thank you for putting this here Doris. It makes it easy to know which breathing technique is needed. I wrote them all down but sometimes this is easier to access. Especially if away from home!!
You are my favorite teacher and guide!!! Sending you much love!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I revisited Doris’ blog tonight and found this exercise again! I didn’t know there was an AM & PM version–that really makes sense! This blog is SO Amazing! A treasure trove of short, articulately explained exercises all in one handy forum! These are so well done & extremely helpful to me–especially when I’m overtired or just need a little energy boost–way better than caffeine:) Thank you Doris for creating such a wonderful, safe path to peace in this wonderful blog!!