How to gear up in 1 minute!
I am not a coffee drinker, so coffee is not the answer. I use right nostril breathing throughout the day to boost my energy. Very simple.
After some practice, you can regulate RIGHT nostril breathing without physically closing your left nostril. Just focus your breath to move in and out your right nostril. No one will know that you are gearing up your energy for the next round. You are a yogi!
NOTE: A cup of hot ginger tea can also support your energy boost.
Our body is a finely tuned organism that functions using positive and negative electrical currents.Our nostrils have two main subtle nadis or energy channels, called ida (in the left nostril) and pingala (in the right nostril). This pranayama, or breath exercise, activates pingala in the RIGHT nostril.
POSTURE: Sit in Easy Pose (on the ground with crossed legs and a straight spine). You can also sit on a solid chair with your back straight, feet flat on the floor, and both hips at the same level.
BREATH: Close your left nostril with your left thumb, and the other fingers of your left hand are stretched straight up as an antenna. Your right hand is placed in Gyan Mudra (illustration) on your right knee.
Breathe long and deep only through your RIGHT nostril at a comfortable rhythm. Maintain an equal length for both the inhale and exhale. Pause for a slight moment before each inhale and before each exhale segment.
EYES: Close your eyes and concentrate on your Third Eye, a point between your eyebrows.
TIME: Start practicing for 1 minute. Increase your practice to 3 – 5 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Right nostril breathing can raise your blood pressure if you practice for an extended time. If you have high blood pressure, we suggest you check with your healthcare professional before practicing.
WHEN TO PRACTICE: When you need to boost your energy. When you can’t get going on your task.
