hritpadma
USA
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Posted - May 15 2016 : 10:32:06 AM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Topic Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Message Delete Topic
On this website, I'll assume that most visitors are familiar with nadi shodhana pranayama.
My question is about where, in the range of lung capacity, is it best to practice.
I've found that relaxed breathing is essential, while deep exaggerated breathing never leads to the subtle opening of both nostrils.
Is a complete 100% exhale good?
What I do is exhale in a relaxed way (not a tight 100% exhale), then inhale silently with a count of say 6, switch sides, exhale, inhale, switch sides, etc.
The point is that while doing this my lungs are used to less than 25% capacity, and at the same time when I exhale in a relaxed way, there might be say 5% air left.
Getting the last 5% out requires muscle tension exertion which rarely leads to the subtle both nostrils breath.
Once the subtle both nostril breath starts, I increase the count to say 8-in 8-out.
In your experience, is this the correct way to practise?
Thank you.
Dogboy
USA
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Posted - May 15 2016 : 12:58:01 PM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Reply Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Reply Delete Reply
quote:
In your experience, is this the correct way to practise?
My take on this is if it is working for you, then it is the correct way to practice. Here at AYP, with the cultivation of inner silence comes the rise of Guru in You, the idea that you are in the best position to choose the practices and intensities that move you along. For some your approach may be too gentle, or specific. As long as you have the correct mechanics for nadi shodhana (which it appears you do), the expression of the practice is all your own.
