Nadi Shodhana in sanskrit means to purify the nervous system. This helps to connect with the universe to become a conduit for divine energies. Also helps in kundalini awakening if you are interested in it. It does open up chakras and makes your heart more compassionate, open and loving. Good day to all!
Good on you Heather! It definitely becomes easier over time and can be quite good to add on at the end of a yoga practice as opening up the body before hand can help with dropping into the breathing xx
This made my arm/shoulder tired from holding my hand in front of my face for so long lol. It was long and challenging to stay long focused the whole time. I was able to do it and felt proud at the end tho 🥳
I tried doing it but laying down & it really helped with my floppy fatigued arms, maybe next time you can give that a go if your arms are overtired ❤ great video as always Paula!
Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions everyone, really appreciated. I would also suggest allowing your elbow to rest down on your chest so you aren't holding your arm up in the air - this should reduce fatigue. Thanks for practicing and supporting one another xx
Thank you. I feel good doing the exhaling twice the time the inhalation. Others have taught me only to keep it equal. May I please know why you suggest that we exhale longer?
Hi Paula! Thank you for this simple yet powerful practice! I was wondering if you have any tips for clearing the nasal passages in the morning? My nose is usually very dry which is why I’ve held back from practicing Nadi Shodhana. Thank you so much!
Pleasure. Have you tried a steam bowl before with a drop or two of eucalyptus or lavender oil? You place your face close enough to breathe in the steam (but not too close!) for 3-5 minutes which should open up/clear the nasal passages as well provide that extra moisture. Alternatively you could use a simple saline nasal spray. Make sure you are generally staying hydrated as well. I hope that helps :) x
I find usually my right nostril is blocked. Will doing this practice daily assist with this? Thank you, great video as with all your channel. You have the most calming, perfect voice for this!
I noticed that I'm pressing my index and middle finger hardly to my forehead unintentionally throughout the practice! I tried to loosen up whenever I noticed the tension in my hand! Oddly, I felt a bit stressed instead of relaxed during this session!
Thanks for sharing, you could try a different hand position where you just fold all the fingers in towards the palm and continue to use the little finger and the thumb to close off the alternate nostril. The practice requires quite a bit of concentration and therefore tension may arise from this - if you can try to approach it lightly and take small breaks if needed. I hope that helps :)
Nadi Shodhana in sanskrit means to purify the nervous system. This helps to connect with the universe to become a conduit for divine energies. Also helps in kundalini awakening if you are interested in it. It does open up chakras and makes your heart more compassionate, open and loving. Good day to all!
For someone that does shallow breathing this was very tough. I'm glad I tried it and I will continue to do it. I feel calm and relaxed
Good on you Heather! It definitely becomes easier over time and can be quite good to add on at the end of a yoga practice as opening up the body before hand can help with dropping into the breathing xx
I perspired alot doing this...the drops were visibly running down my arms after the practice ended. Surprisingly my right arm was aching too.
Great video Paula and so well instructed . Thanks so much for sharing it xx
Thank you so much Nick, your support is deeply appreciated x
Love this Paula and have done many of your videos, especially during lockdown. Would love more pranayama videos! 💕
A very effective technique for dropping into the breath and presence. Thank you!
Pleasure, thank you for practicing x
February after my other videos for the day with you - so enjoyed this ..as always thankyou 🙏
Thank You x
Pleasure x
This made my arm/shoulder tired from holding my hand in front of my face for so long lol. It was long and challenging to stay long focused the whole time. I was able to do it and felt proud at the end tho 🥳
I tried doing it but laying down & it really helped with my floppy fatigued arms, maybe next time you can give that a go if your arms are overtired ❤ great video as always Paula!
@@BickylaBiscuit great idea
You can do it as long as you like. 5 minutes is enough too. You need not go the full 15 minutes.
Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions everyone, really appreciated. I would also suggest allowing your elbow to rest down on your chest so you aren't holding your arm up in the air - this should reduce fatigue. Thanks for practicing and supporting one another xx
Thank you
Pleasure :)
Wonderful! Definitely opened up and increased oxygen and bloodflow to the brain, inside my nose and body. Namaste :)
It is wonderful calming practice
Nice practice, I felt really calm. It felt like meditation.
So lovely to hear, thank you
Thank you. I feel good doing the exhaling twice the time the inhalation. Others have taught me only to keep it equal. May I please know why you suggest that we exhale longer?
Thank you wonderful as usual 💕
Thanks Randa x
this was a lovely practise thank you!
my first time finding your channel i am happy i did
love from melbourne 🤗💗
Hi Paula! Thank you for this simple yet powerful practice! I was wondering if you have any tips for clearing the nasal passages in the morning? My nose is usually very dry which is why I’ve held back from practicing Nadi Shodhana. Thank you so much!
Pleasure. Have you tried a steam bowl before with a drop or two of eucalyptus or lavender oil? You place your face close enough to breathe in the steam (but not too close!) for 3-5 minutes which should open up/clear the nasal passages as well provide that extra moisture. Alternatively you could use a simple saline nasal spray. Make sure you are generally staying hydrated as well.
I hope that helps :) x
@@yoginimelbourne Thank you so much for the advice, I will definitely give them a try!
Really enjoyed the breathing practice.
So lovely to hear, thank you :)
I find usually my right nostril is blocked. Will doing this practice daily assist with this? Thank you, great video as with all your channel. You have the most calming, perfect voice for this!
Thank you Paula. ❤️
Pleasure x
I noticed that I'm pressing my index and middle finger hardly to my forehead unintentionally throughout the practice! I tried to loosen up whenever I noticed the tension in my hand! Oddly, I felt a bit stressed instead of relaxed during this session!
There’s nothing wrong with doing something unintentionally. Was the tension in your hand causing discomfort?
Thanks for sharing, you could try a different hand position where you just fold all the fingers in towards the palm and continue to use the little finger and the thumb to close off the alternate nostril.
The practice requires quite a bit of concentration and therefore tension may arise from this - if you can try to approach it lightly and take small breaks if needed. I hope that helps :)
Hello nadi
I have a question for you.
When I exhale, I can't do more than 4 or 5 but I can inhale longer if I wanted to.
Do you know why?
Thanks
Hoe long you do this? How often a day?
Do you breathe through your chest or your belly ?