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I. Single Nostril Breathing
Close the RIGHT nostril with your RIGHT thumb
Through your LEFT nostril:
1. INHALE-EXHALE
2. INHALE-EXHALE
3. INHALE-EXHALE
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Close the LEFT nostril with your LEFT index or forefinger
Through your RIGHT nostril:
1. INHALE-EXHALE
2. INHALE-EXHALE
3. INHALE-EXHALE
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II. Alternating Breathing
1a. Close the RIGHT nostril while INHALING through the LEFT nostril
1b. Close the LEFT nostril while EXHALING through the RIGHT nostril
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2a. Close the RIG H T nostril while INHALING through the LEFT nostril
2b. Close the LEFT nostril while EXHALING through the RIGHT nostril
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3a. Close the RIGHT nostril while INHALING through the LEFT nostril
3b. Close the LEFT nostril while EXHALING through the RIGHT nostril
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1a. Close the LEFT nostril while INHALING through the RIGHT nostril
1b. Close the RIGHT nostril while EXHALING through the LEFT nostril
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2a. Close the LEFT nostril while INHALING through the RIUHT nostril
2b. Close the RIGHT nostril while EXHALING through the LEFT nostril
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3a. Close the L EFT nostril while INHALING through the RIGHT nostril
3b. Close the RIG H T nostril while EXHALING through the LEFT nostril
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* Return to your normal breathing through both nostrils as the lungs become full of purifying air while at the same time we allow for the D0WNWARD movement of the DIAPHRAGM on each INHALE. The UPWAR D motion of the DIAPHRAGM controls the EXHALING breath. (THIS IS PROPER BREATHING).
* Rememember: Breathing through the stomach muscles is IMPROPER breathing. To check for this, place the palm of one hand on your stomach just below your diaphragm. Your stomach should not expand and contract as you breath.
* This simple exercise is intended to help maintain a healthy and balanced aura and can be done while either sitting or standing. Use it right after or just prior to the head and neck exercise. Both will act as a prelude to your meditative sessions. But this particular exercise is designed to help balance the nadis (nerve meridians) and help to promote the flow of prana (life force); which is accomplished through the breath.
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Note: As with any new exercise, please make sure that you are physically fit in order to do this simple but basic proceedure. If you are not sure, please check with your physican. People with lung disorders, nasal difficulties, asthma etc., or any kind of respiratory ailment are not advised to do this exercise.
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