Alternate Nostril
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Alternate Nostril
4-2-6-2
Balances left and right brain hemispheres. Deep calming and centering.
Breathing mechanic
Alternate nostril
How to breathe
Close right nostril on inhale, close left on exhale, then switch
Timing
6 cycles, ~84s total
Difficulty
Medium
Source
Nadi Shodhana pranayama, validated by Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research 2013
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