Pranayama Basics

Prana is life-force. Ayama is extension. Pranayama is the deliberate extension of life-force through breath.

Try This Now — Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)

1. Close right nostril with thumb. Inhale left, 4 counts.
2. Close left nostril with ring finger, release thumb. Exhale right, 4 counts.
3. Inhale right, 4 counts.
4. Close right, release left. Exhale left, 4 counts.

That is one round. Do nine rounds. Notice the shift.

Best paired with the So Hum mantra silently on each breath.