What is Chandra Bhedana pranayama?
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama, also known as left nostril breathing, is a yogic breathing exercise that involves inhaling through the left nostril and exhaling through the right nostril while keeping the right nostril closed.
This pranayama is associated with lunar or cooling energy in the body. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, reduces stress and promotes mental relaxation. It is often recommended to practice Chandra Bhedana during the evening or before bed to help prepare the body and mind for restful sleep.
By the practice of Chandra bhedana Pranayam, the parasympathetic nervous system gets affected and the body starts cooling down. In this pranayama, breath is taken through Ida Swara left nostril and breath is exhaled through Pingala Swara right nostril. In the language of yoga, the nostrils are called ‘swara’. This pranayama reduces the secretion of gall bladder.
Relieves heartburn. It is beneficial in stress, anxiety, anxiety, high blood pressure and heart related problems.
How to Do Chandra Bhedana Pranayama?
Here are the steps for Chandra Bhedana Pranayama:
1.) Sit comfortably in a meditation posture like Sukhasana, keeping your spine straight and shoulders relaxed.
2.) Use your right thumb to close your right nostril and use your ring finger to close your left nostril.
3.) Begin to breathe in slowly and deeply through your left nostril (while keeping your right nostril closed).
4.) After taking a full breath, close your left nostril with your ring finger, release your right nostril, and exhale slowly and completely.
5.) Continue this cycle: inhale through the left nostril, then close the left nostril, release the right, and exhale through the right nostril.
6.) Repeat this process for several breath cycles while maintaining a smooth and controlled rhythm.
7.) Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is known for its calming and cooling effect on the body and mind. Practice this carefully and pay attention to your breathing.
Benefits of Chandra Bhedana Pranayama
Stress Reduction: Chandra Bhedana Pranayama calms the nervous system, helps reduce stress and promotes relaxation.
Better Sleep: The calming effect of this pranayama can contribute to better sleep by reducing restlessness and promoting a feeling of calmness.
Cooling effect: Related to lunar or cooling energy, by focusing on the left nostril, this practice balances excess heat in the body, providing a cooling effect.
Increased mental clarity: Regular practice clears the mind, improves concentration and increases mental clarity by balancing the flow of energy.
Emotional Balance: Moon piercings are associated with emotional stability, aiding in the management of mood swings and promoting an overall sense of emotional balance.
Respiratory Health: Controlled breathing in this pranayama can strengthen the respiratory muscles, improve lung capacity and increase overall respiratory function.
Balancing Energy Channels: This technique is believed to balance the Ida Nadi, the left energy channel associated with calming and receptive qualities, contributing to harmonious energy flow.
Reduces high blood pressure: This pranayama is very beneficial for high blood pressure patients. Hypertension or high blood pressure, in which the blood pressure in the arteries increases. Because of this increase in pressure, the heart needs to work harder than normal to maintain blood flow through the arteries. But this problem was reduced by doing Chandra bhedana Pranayama.
Provides relief from skin infections: Doing this pranayama also prevents skin infections occurring in summer. Whereas Chandra bhedana Pranayama purifies the blood and gives relief from skin infections.
How to active Chandra Nadi?
To activate Chandra Nadi, practice Chandra Bhedana Pranayama by inhaling through the left nostril using Vishnu Mudra, holding for a count of 16, and exhaling for 8 counts. Consistent practice fosters balance and calmness
Chandra Bhedna Pranayama Contraindications.
It is necessary to practice Chandra Bhedana Pranayama carefully. Here are some precautions:
Do not do during winter: If you have cold or respiratory problems, it is advisable to skip this pranayama as it involves breathing through the left nostril.
Low blood pressure: People with low blood pressure should practice this pranayama with caution, as it can reduce the blood pressure even further.
Menstruation: Women should avoid practicing Chandra Bhedana Pranayama during menstruation, as it can interfere with the natural flow of energy in the body.
Pregnancy: Pregnant women should consult a qualified yoga instructor or health care professional before practicing this pranayama.
Initial discomfort: If you experience dizziness or discomfort, stop practicing immediately and consult a yoga instructor or healthcare provider.
Always start practicing pranayama slowly and gradually increase the duration according to your comfort level. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, it is advisable to consult a health care professional before incorporating pranayama into your daily routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should we do Chandra Bhedana Pranayama?
Chandrambhedi Pranayam provides coolness. Therefore, do not do this practice in winter. Beneficial in summer.
Which nostril is used in Chandra Bhedana Pranayama?
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is performed by breathing through the left nostril.
What is the ratio of Chandra Bhedana Pranayama?
The typical ratio for Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is inhaling for a count of 4, holding the breath for a count of 16, and exhaling for a count of 8.
What is Chandra Bhedana or the lunar breath?
Chandra Bhedana, or lunar breath, is a pranayama technique involving breathing through the left nostril to promote a calming and cooling effect. It is associated with the lunar, or Chandra, energy in yoga.
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