Reduce stress and Infuse the body with oxygen

I would like to introduce you a powerful breathing technique (Nadi Shodhana) to practice at home with wide-reaching benefits:

• Practicing 5-15min daily will nourish whole your body by an extra supply of oxygen.

• Carbon dioxide is efficiently expelled and the blood purified of toxins.

• The brain centres are stimulated to work nearer to their optimum capacity.

• It also induces tranquillity, clarity of thought and concentration, and is recommended for those engaged in mental work.

• It increases vitality and lowers levels of stress and anxiety by hormonising the pranas.

• Useful for people suffering from high blood pressure

• Balance masculine and feminine energies

• Balance to the left and right hemispheres of the brain

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The word Nadi means "channel" or " flow" of energy and Shodhana means "purification". Nadi shodhana means that practice purifies the nadis.

Nadi Shodhana breathing (psychic network purification) technique 1:

1. Sit in comfortable position

2. Keep your head and spine upright

3. Relax your body and close your eyes

4. Take a few slowly deep breaths

5. Practice Nadi Shodhana for 2-4 weeks at any time

6. Then practice technique 2

Breathing should be silent in all techniques. Awareness on the breath.

Never breathe through your mouth. It should never be rushed. Practice after postures. The best time is from 4am-6am; however, it may be performed any time during the day except after meals.

Technique 2: Alternate nostril breathing