10/06/2026
Join ѕтєρн ʝσ αυ∂ for a moment of mindfulness!!
Nadi shodhana pranayama, also referred to as alternative nostril breathing, can help settle the nervous system, reduce stress, and balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
This breath incorporates a hand mudra called Vishnu mudra, curling the right hand’s index and middle fingers in toward the palm, and extended the thumb, ring and pinky fingers. Take your right thumb to the lower outer edge of your right nostril to gently cover and block the flow of air. Inhale deeply through the left nostril, plug both and pause, expose the right nostril and exhale slowly. Inhale deeply up the right nostril, cover and pause, expose the left nostril and exhale slowly. This is one full cycle of nadi shodhana. Repeat as many times that feels good!
* Skip this practice if you have a head cold, stuffy nose or sore throat!! 😉
You can also do this energetically! Visualize your breath moving side to side like a ping pong ball of glowing light, or tracing a big energy-body-rainbow shape!
Try a few different ways and see what fits your practice best! Let us know how it goes in the comments!! 😌
