Benefits of nadi shodhan

 The nadis are subtle energy channels in the human body that can be closed for various reasons. Nadi shodhan pranayama is a process of breathing that helps clean these energy systems to operate smoothly and thus relaxes the mind. This process is also known as Anulom Vilom Pranayama. People of all ages can do this pranayama.

The word 'nadi' means 'passage'   and 'shodhan' means 'purify'.  Pulse treatment means the practice of purification of pulse.  Nadi Shodhanam is effective pranayama that keeps the brain, body and emotions right.  Before starting meditation practice, you can practice this pranayama to calm the brain.  Nadi Shodhanam Pranayama provides relief from anxiety, tension or sleeplessness.

Steps of nadi shodhan

Sit relaxed, leaving your spine straight and shoulders loose.  Put a soft smile on your face.

 Place your left hand on the left knee, the palm open towards the sky or in a chin pose.  (Thumb and index finger lightly touched).

 Place the index finger and middle finger between the two eyebrows, the ring finger and the little finger on the left nostril of the nose, and the thumb on the right nostril.  To open and close the left nostril we will use the ring finger and the little finger and the thumb for the right nostril.

 Gently exhale through the left nostril by pressing your thumb gently on the right nostril.

 Now breathe through the left nostril and then press the left nostril gently with the ring finger and little finger.  Open the right thumb from the right nostril and exhale through the right nostril.

 Inhale from the right nostril and exhale from the left side.  Now you have completed one round of Anulom Vilom Pranayama.  Continue to inhale and exhale from nose to nose.

 In this way, take 10 rounds in breath through both nostrils alternately.  After every breath, remember that the same nasal breath has been inhaled.  Keep your eyes closed completely and continue to breathe long, deep and comfortable without any pressure or effort.

Benefits:

It provides healthy benefits to all types of nerves as well as increases the eye light and keeps the blood circulation right. 

 There is benefit in insomnia. 

 It reduces stress and keeps the brain calm and develops positive energy in the person.

Helps to unify the left and right hemispheres of the brain, which correlate with the logical and emotional aspects of our personality.

 Purifies the nerves and stabilizes them, allowing the flow of vital energy in our body.

 Maintains body temperature.