“Surya” is “Sun” and Surya Bhedana Pranayama is a heating pranayama. It is also known as right nostril breathing because while doing this pranayama, the breathing is done through the right nostril.
Pranayama opens up and purifies the energy channels called “nadi”. The right nostril is the path of the pingala nadi. Here inhalation is done through the right nostril and exhalation through the left. While inhaling through the right nostril, heat is generated in the body and all the impurities are dispelled.
Using your thumb, close the right nostril; use the ring and the little finger to close the left nostril. Fold your index and middle finger inside the palm of your hand. Inhale through the right nostril and exhale through the left nostril. If you are a left hander, reverse this posture. Repeat the practice for 9 rounds.
Caution:
- Surya bhedana pranayama should not be practiced by people suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure and epilepsy.
- It should not be performed for more than 30 minutes.
- Surya bhedana pranayama should not be practiced along with Chandra bhedana pranayama on the same day.
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