Nadi shodhana or alternate nostril breathing is one of the most effective pranayama techniques and can be used by everyone, anytime, all of the time to bring balance and steadiness to your mind and body. If you have practiced this before and found it a bit challenging, this practice is here to help you build confidence in using this practice with some tips, techniques and ideas on making it easier to use every day.
While this might be a beginner practice, I hope no matter what your experience with this breath might be, you will explore the options that are available and try adding them into your home routine. One more tool for your toolbox to help you feel better every day.
Just a note here - there are many variations of Nadi Shodhana and we will continue exploring these as we unfold the beauty and power of this unique breath practice.
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