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LEFT NOSTRIL BREATHING [2 records]

Record 1 2013-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Yoga and Pilates
CONT

Surya bhedana pranayama... This is a breathing technique in which air is drawn into the lungs through the right nostril and out through the left. It is said that the air moves through energy lines called nadis. In this breathing exercise air moves in through the sūrya(sun) nadi or pingala energy line on the inhalation and through the chandra(moon nadi)(īdā) on the exhalation.

CONT

Traditionally, surya bhedana is said to stimulate the brain and increase body heat. ... Avoid surya bhedana if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yoga et pilates
CONT

La respiration du soleil - ou surya bheda pranayama - est, en soi, une pratique primordiale dans le yoga dans la mesure où elle stimule la vitalité. [...] La respiration du soleil présente de nombreux bienfaits pour la future mère en créant notamment une chaleur à l'intérieur de son corps et en stimulant toute activité physique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Yoga and Pilates
CONT

... chandra bhedana pranayama is a cooling pranayama. The moon corresponds to the introspective, passive and artistic aspects of an individual’s personality.

CONT

The practice of this pranayama stimulates the nerves controlled by the moon. Therefore, this pranayama is called chandra bhedana pranayama or chandra bhedaka pranayama.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yoga et pilates
CONT

La respiration de la lune (ou chandra bhedana pranayama) est une respiration qui redonne de la vitalité. Cette technique respiratoire, qui est complémentaire de la respiration du soleil, apaise et calme le corps et l'esprit.

Spanish

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