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== Origin, history == | == Origin, history == | ||
This training type, as well as "[[Harmony]]" and "[[Power]]", is derived from Pranayama, an ancient Vedic technique of [[breathing gymnastics]], and is translated from Sanskrit as "Energy channel purifying".<br /> | This training type, as well as "[[Harmony]]" and "[[Power]]", is derived from Pranayama, an ancient Vedic technique of [[breathing gymnastics]], and is translated from Sanskrit as "Energy channel purifying".<br /> | ||
| − | + | [[Anulom Vilom]] is considered as first stage of Nadi Shodhana. Also "Energy channel purifying" pattern enhances the effect of "[[Clear mind]]".<br /> | |
In Prana Breath this [[training type]] is adapted even for people that don't practice Yoga and/or don't have much time for practice but still need its effect.<br /> | In Prana Breath this [[training type]] is adapted even for people that don't practice Yoga and/or don't have much time for practice but still need its effect.<br /> | ||
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== Training process == | == Training process == | ||
# Choose the [[comfortable position]]. | # Choose the [[comfortable position]]. | ||
| − | # Empty your lungs, breathing out with effort | + | # Empty your lungs, breathing out with effort, with your left nostril closed. |
# Make a [[full inhaling]] ("Inhale") though your right nostril. | # Make a [[full inhaling]] ("Inhale") though your right nostril. | ||
# Perform an [[air retaining]] ("Retain") with both nostrils closed. | # Perform an [[air retaining]] ("Retain") with both nostrils closed. | ||
# Alternate nostrils, and [[full exhaling|exhale]] through your left nostril. | # Alternate nostrils, and [[full exhaling|exhale]] through your left nostril. | ||
| + | # [[air sustain|Sustain your breath]] with your nostrils closed (if you are using stage 3 patterns). | ||
# Inhale through your left nostril. | # Inhale through your left nostril. | ||
# Hold your breath again. | # Hold your breath again. | ||
# Close your left nostril, and exhale through the right one. | # Close your left nostril, and exhale through the right one. | ||
| + | # In case you do stage 3 patterns, sustain your breath again. | ||
# Keep breathing, alternating nostrils, till the end of your training session, following the [[breath methods|breath method indicator]]. | # Keep breathing, alternating nostrils, till the end of your training session, following the [[breath methods|breath method indicator]]. | ||
# After you're done, you might take some time for meditating and contemplating yourself. | # After you're done, you might take some time for meditating and contemplating yourself. | ||
Revision as of 06:43, 7 December 2016
Nadi Shodhana is the extra preset training type in Prana Breath app, available in Guru version.
Effects
- purifying the mind
- bringing serenity
- balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- equilibrating excitation and relaxation
Origin, history
This training type, as well as "Harmony" and "Power", is derived from Pranayama, an ancient Vedic technique of breathing gymnastics, and is translated from Sanskrit as "Energy channel purifying".
Anulom Vilom is considered as first stage of Nadi Shodhana. Also "Energy channel purifying" pattern enhances the effect of "Clear mind".
In Prana Breath this training type is adapted even for people that don't practice Yoga and/or don't have much time for practice but still need its effect.
Setting the training
- Download this pattern if you don't have it yet.
- Choose this pattern in Training tab or Control tab.
- Set the optimal training complexity so the training brings you joy, yet doesn't seem too easy. Use the options in Control tab and/or Dynamic tab to adjust all parameters.
Training process
- Choose the comfortable position.
- Empty your lungs, breathing out with effort, with your left nostril closed.
- Make a full inhaling ("Inhale") though your right nostril.
- Perform an air retaining ("Retain") with both nostrils closed.
- Alternate nostrils, and exhale through your left nostril.
- Sustain your breath with your nostrils closed (if you are using stage 3 patterns).
- Inhale through your left nostril.
- Hold your breath again.
- Close your left nostril, and exhale through the right one.
- In case you do stage 3 patterns, sustain your breath again.
- Keep breathing, alternating nostrils, till the end of your training session, following the breath method indicator.
- After you're done, you might take some time for meditating and contemplating yourself.
- NB! Make sure you don't press down on the nostril too hard so the septum is pushed off the center, or so your head starts leaning.
Other questions
How long should I train? How can I combine this pattern with another? Should I always inhale through my nose?
If you have such or other questions, please look through the FAQ page.