Pranayama Breathing

Alternate Nostril Breathing

Practicing Pranayama (prah-nah-YAH-mah) helps balance the channels of energy in the body. It activates and harmonizes the left and right hemispheres of the brain, easing stress and anxiety.

1. Sit comfortably.

2. Close the right nostril with your right thumb.

3. Inhale deeply through the left nostril.

4. Close the left nostril with the ring finger of your right hand as you release the right nostril.

5. Exhale slowly through your right nostril.

6. Keeping the left nostril closed, inhale deeply through your right nostril.

7. Seal the right nostril again with your thumb, then release the left nostril.

8. Exhale out of the left nostril.

9. Repeat the process a minimum of ten times.

10. Do NOT strain.

"Excellent breathing exercise for Gemini."

Benefits of Pranayama breathing exercises

Breathing exercises help bring us to the present moment and bring a sense of calm. Pranayama breathing can bring us numerous benefits on the mental, emotional and physical levels.

• Helps calm the mind, reducing worries and anxieties.

• Improves focus and attention, removing brain fog.

• Increases energy and a healthier mood

• Boosts the immune system

• Rejuvenates the body and mind