Fall Pranayama, Practice 1: Nadi Shodhana
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Nadi Shodhana, also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing, helps to nurture balance and harmony in the mind, body, and spirit. Nadi is a Sanskrit word meaning channel or flow, and Shodhana means purification. This breathwork practice helps to purify and cleanse the subtle channels of the mind and body. Further benefits of this pranayama practice; helps clear and release toxins, infuses the body with oxygen, helps reduce stress and anxiety, helps balance hormones, supports clear and balanced respiratory channels, balances solar and lunar energies, and assists in fostering mental clarity and an alert mind.
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