Nadi Shodhan - Balancing your mind

This week we will be practicing Nadi Shodhana during our time of centering and breathing.  Nadi Shodhana, also called Alternate Nostril Breathing, is known for balancing the sides of the brain and its calming affect when we are feeling stress or anxiety.  Some instructors of meditation recommend practicing Nadi Shodhana prior to practicing meditation.
The following website is an awesome resource for more information and instruction for Nadi Shodhana:

Nadi Shodhana

This article from the Chopra Center lists the following benefits for Nadi Shodhana:

• Improves our ability to focus the mind
• Supports our lungs and respiratory functions
• Restores balance in the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and clears the energetic channels
• Rejuvenates the nervous system
• Removes toxins
• Settles stress
• Calming the mind and reversing stress

The following video by the Yoga Wellness Clinis is a relaxing instruction for Nadi Shodhana.  The teacher leads us in focused breathing and then into Nadi Shadhana. 
Please leave your comments about your practice of Nadi Shodhana below!
Nameste,
Pam

Nadi Shodhana Video