Opening a clogged nasal passage

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Sat Nam,

 

Yogi Bhajan taught this simple way to change the cycle

of which side of your nose is breathing more openly

that the other.

 

 

Say you want to open the RIGHT nostril for a more

meditative frame of consciousness as opposed to the

left side which would be more heating and active.

Close off the LEFT nostril with the LEFT thumb, other

fingers extended. Make the RIGHT hand into a fist,

thumb inside, and put the fist into the LEFT armpit.

Hold it there with gentle but firm pressure so you are

pressing on the seventh rib. After three or four deep

breaths you should feel a more relaxed and open breath

going through the RIGHT side. (Opposite way for the

other side, of course, fist in the oppositre armpit.)

 

If the side is completely blocked with congestion,

you'll have to clear it out somehow. I sauggest a neti

pot which is specifically made to clear out the siunus

cavaties. Some warm salted water, with the other

nostril closed off, you should feel the water running

dowen the throat to the stomach, not the bronchial

tubes!

 

Happy Pranayam!

Sat Nam

 

 

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KartaPurkh S Khalsa

 

God is a verb, not a noun.--Buckminster Fuller

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

All good advice except for one puzzling thing...

 

On Thursday, March 4, 2004, at 05:44 AM, KartaPurkh Khalsa wrote:

> Say you want to open the RIGHT nostril for a more

> meditative frame of consciousness as opposed to the

> left side which would be more heating and active.

 

This is exactly backwards as far as I know...I was taught (and it has

also been my experience) that breathing through the LEFT nostril is

cooling and meditative and the RIGHT is heating and active.

 

So, which is it?

Danese Cooper

[Guest guest]

Danese, Here is a posting from a while back(2003) that may be of helpful in

clarifying your question.

Sat Nam, Siri Bahadur Kaur

 

"Danese Cooper <danese.cooper

On Thursday, March 4, 2004, at 05:44 AM, KartaPurkh Khalsa wrote:

Say you want to open the RIGHT nostril for a more

meditative frame of consciousness as opposed to the

left side which would be more heating and active.

 

This is exactly backwards as far as I know...I was taught (and it has

also been my experience) that breathing through the LEFT nostril is

cooling and meditative and the RIGHT is heating and active.

 

So, which is it?

Danese Cooper"

 

"I hope the following information is of help for you:

 

In general, we breathe predominantly through one nostril at any given time. 

The dominant nostril alternates in a rhythm between 90-150 minutes.  The

length of the cycle reflects universal rhythms, individual temperament, and

the personal state of mental and physical balance.  The rhythm itself is

mediated mainly through structures in the hypothalamus and pituitary, though

other areas in the brain are also involved.

 

Left Nostril Breathing is associated with apana, the cleansing energy, the

moon energy.  Breathing through your left nostril (while blocking the right

nostril) can be very cooling and create calmness, sensitivity, and empathic

ability.

 

Right Nostril Breathing is associated with prana, the nurturing energy, the

sun energy.  Breathing through your right nostril (while blocking the left

nostril) will be very warming, create vigor, projection, alertness,

willpower, and concentration.

 

With alternate nostril breathing, you open the pranic channels and help

balance the breath in the two sides of the body.  It's great to do whenever

you need a quick lift and a clear mind.  It strengthens the nervous system,

energizes, calms and balances.

 

Sahaj"

 

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