nadi shodhana pranayama to calm the nervous system

illustration showing the nadis and major and minor chakras

i learnt “nadi shodhana” pranayama (also known as alternate nostril breathing) from my beautiful and inspiring ayurvedic practioner (if you’re in or near brisbane and want to heal your mind, body and soul from an angel email me for her details). my whole nervous system was absolutely shook on so many levels last year and this was one of many rituals and techniques she prescribed to me to get rebalanced. i would do it for at least 10 minutes 3 x a day. i’d come out of it feeling like i’d just taken 2 valium and able to get on with my daily tasks in a more focused, calm and present way.

her 10 year old son who had struggled with ADHD and sinusitis pretty much cured 95% of the symptoms with daily nadi shodhana and now teaches the technique to his classmates and also has video tutorials on his mothers facebook page!

SOME BENEFITS OF NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA

• clears and releases toxins

• infuses the body with oxygen

• reduces stress and anxiety

• calms and rejuvenates the nervous system

• helps to balance hormones

• supports clear and balanced respiratory channels

• helps to alleviate respiratory allergies that cause hay fever, sneezing, or wheezing

• balances solar and lunar, masculine and feminine energies

• fosters mental clarity and an alert mind

• enhances the ability to concentrate

• brings balance to the left and right hemispheres of the brain

HOW TO DO NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA