Pooja Amy Shah August 6, 2026 Breath Practice, Stress Management Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) Pooja Amy Shah August 6, 2026 Breath Practice, Stress Management AN ANCIENT PRANAYAMA PRACTICE Nadi Shodhana Alternate Nostril Breathing — a yogic practice to purify, balance, and clear the mind. In Sanskrit, nadi means channel, and shodhana means purification. This practice clears the subtle pathways of the mind-body system, gently bringing the whole self back into balance. inhale · left exhale · right inhale · right exhale · left ONE ROUND THE BENEFITS Calms the System Eases stress and anxiousness, soothing the nervous system. Clears & Balances Supports respiratory health and helps balance hormones. Sharpens the Mind Fosters clarity, focus, and balance between the two hemispheres. HOW TO PRACTICE 1 Get settled Sit tall, spine long, eyes closed — ideally in the morning, on an empty stomach. 2 Form Vishnu mudra Fold the index and middle fingers in; use the thumb and ring finger to close each nostril. 3 Left in, right out Close the right nostril and inhale left; close the left and exhale right. 4 Right in, left out Inhale through the right, then exhale through the left — one round complete. 5 Repeat & release Continue the pattern, then let your breath return to normal. Notice how you feel. "One breath rises on the left, descends on the right — and the mind settles into balance." 5–15 minutes · ideally each morning, on an empty stomach DR. POOJA AMY SHAH, MD · INTEGRATIVE + MIND-BODY MEDICINE
