Directly below ↓ in this email I have a simple and very powerful breathwork exercise for you, my favorite.
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Alternate Nostril Breathing
I routinely do breathwork because it is free, easy, and can work fast wonders for you.
I want to make sure you are aware of what is called alternate nostril breathing and try this one for yourself!
This is actually an ancient yogic practice (known as "nadi shodhana"), and it's my favorite because of how quickly and extensively it can reduce stress and put me in a relaxed state.
Being a "research geek," I can also tell you that research shows alternate nostril breathing can have a very positive cardiovascular effect, such as significantly lowering your heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
Here's how you do it:
1. Get seated in a comfortable position, ideally with your legs crossed and your left hand resting on your left knee, you won’t be using it.
2. Take a breathe in and exhale, and then, with the thumb on your right hand, close your right nostril.
3. Slowly inhale through your left nostril.
4. Next, close your left nostril with your right index finger, open your right nostril, and slowly exhale through it.
5. Then, slowly inhalf through your right nostril, close it, and exhale through your left nostril.
If that sounds confusing at all, here is the basic idea...
Inhale through one nostril, exhale through the other, then inhale through the one you just exhaled from, then exhale through the other. Back and forth, back and forth, that's all.
Now, the ideal is to do this for up to five minutes. However, you will likely find that even doing this for a minute can be very anxiety-relieving.
Of course, you can do alternate nostril breathing at any time, such as when you are feeling stressed.
I also make it part of my morning and evening ritual, right after I do my morning stretches and then also not too long before I go to bed, because it is so relaxing and good for the heart.
The bottom line is that it is very calming and centering, with science-based benefits for your heart and lungs, so I hope you will give it a try!
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- Top science-backed breathing techniques that optimize your brain function
- The best breathing techniques for deep, restful sleep
- The specific breathing technique that can "supercharge" your mitochondria and boost your energy
- And much more
Find out more and register completely free right here for this very helpful online event that starts tomorrow!
FINALLY, with nostrils and noses in mind and because, like breathwork, smiles and laughter really are some of the "best medicine"...
Here's a cute dad joke my little kids love that is worth sharing with YOU:
What did one eye say to the other eye?
Between you and me, something smells!
;-)
Alright, please do strongly consider attending
this free online breathwork training with Ari Whitten because you are certain to discover your own favorite techniques that work wonders for you personally! Enjoy the important learning, and enjoy your day.
To Living Long and Living Well,
Brian Vaszily
P.S. Ari's free training is NOT the typical "take deep abdominal breaths and relax" kind of advice.
This is next-generation breathing science to quickly rewire your brain and body for relaxation and energy... REALLY powerful stuff!
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