38. Nadi shodhana: The what, why and how

Feeling frazzled, foggy, or overstimulated? This episode is your invitation to slow down, balance your nervous system, and discover one of yoga’s breath practices: Nadi Shodhana - also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing.This simple yet powerful pranayama practice is a game-changer for creating balance, clarity, and calm in your life. 🙌We cover:🫁The Sanskrit meaning of Nadi Shodhana and its traditional purpose.🫁 What it is: The meaning behind Nadi Shodhana and how it works to balance your body and mind.🫁 Why it’s used: The science-backed benefits, including lowering heart rate and oxygen consumption, increasing heart rate variability (HRV) and vagal tone, improving attention and reducing rumination and anxiety, and more!Whether you’re new to pranayama or looking to deepen your practice, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to incorporate Nadi Shodhana into your routine.Resources + links mentioned:👀 See the shownotes here 💻 Free Guided Nadi Shodhana Practice, join us here🙏 Learn more about the fullness of yoga here ---👋 work with me💛 1:1 therapeutic yogaPersonalised support for anxiety, sleep issues, stress or back pain. Take a look here 🌻 therapeutic workshops and retreatsSmall, supportive sessions focused on anxiety, deep rest or back health, blending yoga, breathwork and evidence-based education. Come join us here  🦋 vinyasa flow 200 hour yoga teacher trainingA welcoming, practical, neuroscience-informed training for people who want to teach yoga, or just learn more about it. Dive in, here