Chandra Bhedana (Left Nostril Breathing)

The left nostril is "the gateway of moon energy". Moon energy represents calmness or feminine vitality.

How to perform:

  • Sit in a comfortable position.

  • Place index & middle fingers of your right hand between the eyebrows, the right thumb - on the right nostril, ring finger - on the left nostril.

  • Keep your left palm in Chin Mudra.

  • Inhale slowly and deeply through your left nostril.

  • Once you inhale, shut your left nostril with the ring finger of your right hand.

  • Exhale through your right nostril keeping your left nostril closed.

  • Keep inhaling through your left nostril and exhale through your right one for a few times.

Benefits:

  • Reduces body heat.

  • Useful in heart burning problems.

  • Very effective in high blood pressure.

  • Useful in fever.

  • Helps in reducing tension, stress, and other mental problems.

Precautions:

  • It's better to practice it carefully at winters.

  • People suffering from heart disease, low blood pressure or epilepsy should avoid this pranayama.

  • Perform this Pranayama on an empty stomach.

  • It's better to avoid performing Chandra Bhedana and Surya Bhedana Pranayamas in the same day.

  • It's better to avoid performing it if you are suffering from any kind of cold as it cools down the body. Or you can perform it carefully, keeping that in mind.

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