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Hello,

 

Does anyone seem to know the differences between

breathing thru the mouth and the nose? Is this secret

information or something? I have two KY videos. In one, when

we do the grinding exercise one teacher has us breathe in

and out thru the nose while in the other video, a different

teacher has us breathe in and out thru the mouth. Maybe it

just really does not matter that much. Does it?

 

Thanks for your help!

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Hi

Mouth breathing may be used for certain specific exercises, but yogic breathing

is generally done through the nose. Normal everyday breathing should

be also done through the nose, which warms and filters the air before it reaches

your throat.

There are also special functions associated with each nostril. Breathing through

the left nostril is calming and stimulates the right side of the

brain. The right nostril is energising and stimulates the left side of the

brain. Alternate nostril breathing gives you balance.

 

N.

 

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> Message: 5

> Tue, 28 Aug 2001 21:37:07 -0000

> supertriangel

> A Question of Breathing

>

> Hello,

>

> Does anyone seem to know the differences between

> breathing thru the mouth and the nose? Is this secret

> information or something? I have two KY videos. In one, when

> we do the grinding exercise one teacher has us breathe in

> and out thru the nose while in the other video, a different

> teacher has us breathe in and out thru the mouth. Maybe it

> just really does not matter that much. Does it?

>

> Thanks for your help!

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Excuse me if this has already been answered, but I am on the digest version and

it appears that I get two (2) digests daily! Good work, everyone!

 

As to why the difference between breathing from the mouth of the nose:

 

The mouth is connected to the digestive system. Therefore, the air goes into

our bellies, thus causing gas.

 

The nose is connected to the respiratory system. Therefore, the oxygen goes

directly into the lungs where it belongs first, and is then filtered throughout

the body.

 

Additionally, many sites that I teach Yoga use carpeting and/or the floors are

filthy. When doing back exercises and our faces are close to the floor, you

have a better chance of filtering the dirt/dust through the nose thanks to the

little hairs called "cilia." If breathed through the mouth, get ready to cough

it out.

 

And, as was stated previously, when breathing through the nose, both nostrils

represent different sides of the brain and body, energizing specific areas.

 

 

 

 

 

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