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today we are talking about pranayama

as first video we understand introduction about pranayama in this video we will be

understand pranayama for nadi sudhi.
What is Nadi Shodhana Pranayama?
Nadi = subtle energy system;
Shodhana = cleaning, purification;
Pranayama = breathing process.

Nadis are subtle energy channels in the human body that can get clogged due to various
reasons. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama is such a breathing process that helps to clean these
energy systems and operate them smoothly and thus the mind becomes calm. This process
is also known as Anulom Vilom Pranayama. People of all ages can do this pranayama.
cause of nadi obstruction
Nadis can be clogged due to stress.
Poisoning in the physical body can also be a cause of blockage of the nadis.
Nadis can be clogged due to physical and mental trauma.
unhealthy lifestyle.
What happens when these nadis are closed?
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna are the three most important nadis of the human body.

When the ida and nadis do not function properly or become clogged, one experiences cold,
lack of mental energy, unstable digestion, clogged left nostril, and depression and sadness.
When the pingala nadi does not function properly or becomes clogged, one may experience
heat, rapid anger and burning, itching in the body, dryness in the skin and throat, excessive
hunger, excessive physical or sexual energy, and right nostril closure.

Three main reasons for doing Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Anulom Vilom Pranayama)
Anulom Vilom Pranayama relaxes the mind and prepares it to enter a meditative state.
This practice for just a few minutes every day helps to keep the mind still, happy and calm.
It helps to remove accumulated stress and fatigue.

Procedure for doing Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Anulom Vilom Pranayama)

Sit comfortably,
keeping your spine straight and shoulders relaxed.
Keep a gentle smile on your face.
Place your left hand on the left knee, palm open towards the sky or in chin posture. (Thumb
and forefinger lightly touching).
Place the index and middle finger between the two eyebrows,
the ring finger and little finger on the left nostril of the nose and the thumb on the right
nostril.
We will use the ring finger and little finger to open and close the left nostril and the thumb
for the right nostril.
Press your thumb gently on the right nostril and exhale through the left nostril.
Now inhale through the left nostril and then press the left nostril gently with the ring finger
and little finger.
Open the right thumb through the right nostril and exhale through the right nostril.
Inhale through the right nostril and exhale through the left. Now you have completed one
round of Anulom Vilom Pranayama.
Continue to inhale and exhale through the nostrils one after the other.
In this way, breathing alternately through both nostrils complete 9 rounds.
After each exhalation, remember to inhale through the same nostril as you exhale. Keep
your eyes completely closed and continue to take long, deep and comfortable breaths
without any pressure or effort.
Keep these things in mind while practicing Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Anulom Vilom
Pranayama)
Do not stress on the breath and keep the pace of breathing simple and smooth. Do not
breathe through the mouth or make any kind of sound while breathing.
Do not use Ujjayi Breath.
Place the fingers very lightly on the forehead and nose. There is no need to apply any
pressure.
If you feel lethargic and tired after Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, pay attention to your
breathing and exhalation. The time of exhalation should be longer than the inhalation i.e.
exhale slowly.

7 Benefits of Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Anulom Vilom Pranayama)

This is a very good action to calm and focus the mind.
It is a tendency of our mind to regret the past and worry about the future. Nadi Shodhana
Pranayama helps in bringing the mind back to the present moment.
Gives relief from problems related to the respiratory system and blood-flow system.
Helps to relax by effectively removing the accumulated stress in the mind and body.
Helps to align the left and right hemispheres of the brain, which connect to the logical and
emotional aspects of our personality.
It purifies and stabilizes the nadis, so that life energy flows in our body.
Maintains body temperature.

. You can practice this pranayama on an empty stomach, 2-3 times a day.

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