Alternative Therapies

“Chandra” in “Moon” and Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a cooling pranayama. The moon corresponds to the introspective, passive and artistic aspects of an individual’s personality. This pranayama is also known as left nostril breathing because while doing this pranayama, the breathing is done through the left nostril. When the inhalation is done through the left nostril, your body gets cooled.

While practicing this pranayama, use your thumb to close the right nostril and the ring and the little finger to close left nostril. Fold your index and middle finger inside the palm of your hand. Close the right nostril and inhale through the left nostril. Exhale through the right nostril by blocking the left nostril. Hold the inhaled breath as long as possible before exhaling. Repeat for 9 rounds.