1. Primary Prāṇāyāma Breathing Techniques

Nāḍī Śodhana
– Pūraka Left Nostril
– Recaka Right Nostril
– Pūraka Right Nostril
– Recaka Left Nostril

“We normally practice Ujjāyī for a long time
before introducing Nāḍī Śodhana Prāṇāyāma.”
– TKV Desikachar Religiousness in Yoga Chapter Nine Page 121

“One aspect in the refinement of Nāḍī Śodhana is
the experience of the breath as a subtle vibration
rather than an audible sound.”
– 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

“One aspect in the refinement of Nāḍī Śodhana
is an almost undetectable deftness within
the finger movement when using Mṛgi Mudrā,
whilst keeping them permanently on the nostrils.”
– 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

“When using Mṛgi Mudrā in Nāḍī Śodhana
the control should not be at the nose.
The fingers are a guide more than a valve.
Thus you should not bend the nose.
The main control for the Inhale and for
the Exhale is in the chest not the fingers.”
– 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

“Haṭha Yoga is about Nāḍī Śodhana.
Rāja Yoga is about Citta Śodhana.”
– 108 Yoga Practice Pointers

– Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Planning Questions
“Design an Āsana practice that focuses on linking
– Uttānāsana and Ūrdhva Mukha Śvānāsana
with a ratio of 1.2.1.0. in Nāḍī Śodanam.”
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– Yoga Practice Planning and Theory Questions – Collected & Collated

– Prāṇāyāma only Planning Questions
“Design a Prāṇāyāma practice for yourself to include
– Śītalī, Anuloma Ujjāyī and Nāḍī Śodhana”
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– Yoga Practice Planning and Theory Questions – Collected & Collated

– Prāṇāyāma only Planning Questions
“Design a Prāṇāyāma practice for yourself to include
– a crown ratio of 1.1.1.1. in Nāḍī Śodhana”
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– Yoga Practice Planning and Theory Questions – Collected & Collated

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–  Last Updated 11th April 2022