Ujjayi and Alternate Nostril Breaths (Short Gem)
Hannelore MoebiusApril 18 2023 • Duration: 16 Minutes
Master these foundational pranayama techniques for improved focus and energy.
Ujjayi: Sounding Breath or Ocean Breath
Therapeutic effect: Ujjayi relaxes the body and calms the mind. Increases concentration, induces meditation as the mind becomes absorbed into the sound of breath. It increases the absorption of oxygen.
Nadi Shodhana: Alternate Nostril Breathing
Therapeutic effect: Nadi Shodhana balances the right and left hemispheres of the brain. Purifies the Ida and Pingala Nadis. Alleviates headaches, migraines, and frazzled states of being. Creates a deep sense of well being and harmony on the physical, mental, and emotional levels.