Yoga breathing method alternate nostril breathing method

The smoother air flows in and out of one nostril, the stronger the dominance of this nostril is than the other nostril. This is normal.

A healthy person should alternate breathing between left and right Okon, alternating every 2 hours on average.

Sit in a comfortable position with your hands hanging naturally at the hem of your clothes (Figure 1). First touch Zhenji with your right hand. This part will close during practice.

your right index finger and middle finger towards the palm of your hand (Figure 2), press your right thumb on the right nostril, close your right nostril (Figure 3), gently inhale in your left nostril, then press your right ring finger on the left nostril, close your left nostril, release your thumb and exhale through your right nostril (Figure 4).

Don't press your nose hard, just press gently.

Still close your left nostril, inhale through your right nostril, then close your thumb to your right nostril and exhale through your left nostril. Always start with inhale in the left nostril and end with exhale in the left nostril. The breathing rhythm is left, right, left, right, left, so as to form a complete round. During practice, your elbows should be raised and your shoulders should be soft and relaxed, not tight.

Practice for 12 rounds, then close your eyes to relax and return to normal breathing rhythm. Alternate nostril breathing is the most calming method of yoga breathing. It can balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, giving people a feeling of tranquility and tranquility.

Alternate nostril breathing is often performed with suspended breathing, but it is not suitable for pregnant women to practice it. (Internship Editor: Wu Jinyu)