chandra bhedana pranayama

           Chandra bhedana pranayama : The                            cooling breath of moon

Chandra bhedana pranayama finds its origin in texts of hatha yoga pradipika . These texts provide the underlying principles, philosophises and guidelines for various yogic practices including -

1. Asanas - which is releted to physical postures.

2. meditation - which is releted to peace and calmness.

3. Pranayama - which is releted to breathing practises in calm and peaceful way.

4. These principles,philosophises, guidelines also brings us close to spirituality and tells us why as a human we exist in this world.

     What is Chandra bhedana pranayama 

Chandra means 'moon'

Bhedana means 'to Pierce or to pass through'

This Pranayam is also called 'Moon Breathing'

Linked to the moon aspect,the right nostril represents the sun whereas the left nostrils represents the moon. In this Chandra bhedana pranayama We use the left nostril,the left nostril represents the ida Nadi (lunar energy). So this breathing activates ida Nadi balancing our lunar energy. 

Whereas the right nostril represents the Pingala nadi (heating energy). Chandra bhedana pranayama involves breathing only through the left nostril, activating the Ida Nadi.

           Chandra bhedana pranayama : How do                                 we practice it

1. Choose a place which is quite and peaceful.

2. Make yourself comfortable,close your eyes slowly.

3. Now,block your right nostril using your thumb and now slowly inhale from your left nostril, a long deep breath in and exhale from your left nostril, calming yourself completely.

4. Again take a long deep breath through the left nostril,a long exhalation out of the left nostril.

Remember to keep your thumb on the right nostril, making it completely blocked,so that no air passes through it .

5. Now slowly place your plams on your knees and open your eyes.

     Benefits of chandra bhedana pranayama 

 1. The lunar energy is a cooling energy, so this Pranayam cools down our system , implies when someone Is suffering through high blood pressure , restlessness than this Pranayam is beneficial for them as it cools down there body system .

2. People suffering from stress, anxiety this Chandra bhedana pranayama is helpful for them.

3. This Pranayam is helpful for people those who are going through negative thoughts in there life .

      Precautions to be taken during practicing                            this pranayama 

1. If you are feeling low and lazy then you should avoid this Pranayam as it will Make you more calm.

2. If you are suffering from low blood pressure avoid this practice.

3. If you are suffering from cold and cough avoid this pranayam.

            Best time to practice this Pranayama 

1. Early morning and evening time .

2. You can do this pranayam on cold weather,but avoid practicing it if suffering from cold and cough.

                       Final views 

If you are new to yoga practices or even if you are experienced person in yoga , practicing this Chandra bhedana pranayama in your daily life will help you in holistic well being. In this fast paced world we often loose our calm over small things and becomes furious instantly. This pranayam will help you to be more calm and positive in your life which will make your human journey more memorable and healthy.