The advantages of Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

Nadi Shodhana can be described in the form that Nadi is a

tubular organ for the passage of Prana, or energy carrying seminal, cosmic,

vital and other energies, as well as sensation, intelligence, and consciousness

in the subtle, casual and physical bodies.







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The Nadi Shodhana Pranayama tends to

attain the purification of the nerves and it also referred to as ‘alternate

nose breathing’. The word ‘Shodhana’ means purification, cleansing whereas the

word ‘Pranayama’ means the act of mental and spiritual excellence.

In order to perform Nadi Shodhana Pranaya, you need to sit

in a relaxed cross legged position, spine straight, and shoulders down. Close

you eyes center your head between the shoulders and chin. Use the thumb and

fourth finger (ring finger) of your right hand and place the two middle fingers

softly on your forehead. Keep them closed into the palm in order to avoid

strain in the neck, and shoulders.

Next close your right nostril by placing your thumb, as

you breathe into the left. Initially, start off the breathing process to the

count of five and decrease the count after feeling dizziness. When the

inhalation process reaches to its top, immediately close the left nostril with

your right ring finger, removing your thumb from the right nostril at the same

time, and start performing a slow, rhythmic, easy exhalation through this

nostril to the count of five. Start inhaling through the right nostril to the

count of five and close the right nostril by placing your thumb. Then repeat

the same process through the left nostril to the count of five.

There are numerous advantages of Nadi Shodhana. 

It

is extremely beneficial in maintaining harmony, balance and rhythm in the

entire bodily system.

It

provides complete peace of mind.

It

strengthens the respiratory system as well as the nervous system of the

body.

It

purifies the blood by providing adequate oxygen to the blood.

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