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Why Does Alternate Nostril Breathing Work? The Yoga Behind Nadi Shodhana
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Have you ever noticed that you can breathe more freely through one nostril than the other?
In this episode, I explore Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, and why this seemingly simple pranayama practice has such an important place within Yoga.
We look at the traditional understanding of ida and pingala, the relationship between the breath, nervous system and mind, and what modern research is beginning to tell us about the physiological effects of alternate nostril breathing.
I also explore why pranayama comes before meditation within the traditional…
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