Moon & Moss🧘 Meditation & Breathwork
Alternate nostril breathing: Balance, one side at a time
Breathe in through one nostril and out through the other, switching sides. A traditional yogic breath for balance and calm focus.
This traditional pranayama practice is called nadi shodhana. Use your right thumb and ring finger:
- Close your right nostril and breathe in through the left.
- Close both, then open the right and breathe out.
- Breathe in through the right.
- Close both, open the left, and breathe out.
That's one round. Do five to ten, slowly and without strain. It's lovely before meditation.
Helps with
- Balance
- Calm focus
- Before meditation
Try this
Do five slow rounds of alternate nostril breathing before you meditate or journal.
Meditation and breathwork are safe and helpful for most people, but not medical treatment. If a practice brings up distress, stop and ground yourself. People with a history of trauma, dissociation or psychosis may do best practicing with guidance from a qualified professional.
Want to talk it through?
A page can only tell you what Alternate nostril breathing means in general. The Moon & Moss Meditation & Breathwork guide can talk with you about what it means for you. Your first 10 messages are free, no card needed.
Start free