The word “Chandra” stands for the Moon and the meaning of
Bhedan is piercing, enter or breaking through something e.t.c. and it is also
known as Chandra bhedi pranayama. We have two nostrils for breathing, in yogic
term these two nostrils are called nadi, Right nostril is Surya nadi and left
nostril is known as Chandra nadi. There is another name for this Ida nadi (left
nostril) and Pingala nadi (right nostril). Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a
simple and effective breathing technique. Moon is the symbol of coolness, so by
doing this pranayama we feel some coolness in our body. Best and effective
breathing process for cooling down the body. In this breathing exercise breathe
in (inhalation) is done by the left nadi and we breathe out through the right
nadi or right nostril. So this process is named as left nostril breathing or
Anuloma type of pranayama. It is aforesaid that energy passes through Ida nadi
(Chandra nadi) on the inhalation and by Pingala or Surya Nadi on the
exhalation. These are larger nadis that hold the balance of magnetism and
energy created by the sun and moon. They travel from the bottom of the spine to
the purpose of the eyebrows.
Precautions:
Do
not perform Chandra Bhedana Pranayama in case of Asthama, low blood pressure,
cough and cold, and problems related to the respiratory system. In the initial
stage don’t hold your breath for 2 months. In the initial stage do only breathe
in through the left nostril and breathe out by right nostril.
Maintain the ratio of inhalation,
retention and exhalation as 1:4:2. For beginners do not hold your breath and
keep the ratio 1:2 for inhalation and exhalation. Always take the advice of an
expert person before doing any process of yoga. Perform pranayama with an empty
stomach.
Method: How to Perform Chandra Bhedana Pranayama:
Step 1: Sit comfortably in Padmasana or Siddhasana. Keep your head and
spine erect with eye closed.
Step 2: Make a pranayama mudra by your
fingers (press the index and middle finger of your hand towards the palm).Now
use your right thumb to shut the right nostril. (If you are left-handed then
make the pranayama mudra with your left hand and shut the right nostril with
index and middle finger of your left hand).
Step 3: Now inhale slowly and deeply through your left nadi until your
lungs fill with maximum air. Now hold your breath for some time or as per your
capacity.
Step 4: Breathe out (exhale) slowly through right nadi.(Exhalation
should be longer than the inhalation).
This is one cycle is completed. Repeat this process around 5 –
10 times. During this activity you ought totally in an accompanying way: Count
to 4 amid inward breath, to 2 while holding the breath and to 6 amid
exhalation.
Benefits of Chandra Bhedana Pranayama:
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is helpful in reduces body heat. It’s useful in heart burning
problems. It’s useful in fever.
It gives the refreshment to the body
and mind and kicked out the feeling of laziness. It’s very effective in High
blood pressure. It decrease the flow of gall.
The mind becomes steady by the daily
practice of this Pranayama. It’s useful in reducing the tension, stress and
other mental problems.
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