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Practical 25

Nadi Shodana Pranayama

Nadi shodhana means the practice which purifies the nadi. It is a balancing
pranayama and it’s a basic yoga practice.

Aim Note

To perform the Nadishodhana Pranayama.

After completion of this practical you will be able to perform and demonstrate the
different stages of Nadi shodhana pranayama practice in appropriate manner.

Requirements

• Yoga mat – 1

• Cylindrical cushion (1-2 ft length and thickness 10-15 cm) – 1

Preparation of Yoga classroom

• The room should be clean and well ventilated.
Preparation of practitioner

• Wear comfortable loose, light cotton clothes (Not too tight)

• Remove accessories like spectacles, wrist watches, belt etc before practice.

Method

• Sit in any comfortable asana with the spine straight.

• The left hand is placed on the left knee.

• The right hand is in NASAGRA MUDRA i.e. the index and middle finger are
in between the eyebrows and remain fixed throughout the practice. The thumb
is used to close the right nostril, and the ring finger is used to close the left
nostril.

Technique 1- Alternate Nostril Breathing

• Inhale through the left nostril and exhale through the right nostril, keeping
left nostril closed. Then, inhale through right and exhale through left keeping
right nostril closed. This is one round.

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