Regardless of which side we breathe, prana remains in constant motion. The breath manipulation of Nadi Shodhana leads to a gentler, softer self with greater mental focus and calm. While breathing through one side isn’t necessarily better than the other, each side offers its own subtle benefits.

Nadi Shodhana, a foundational pranayama practice, is a breathing technique that uses prana to restore balance to the mind. Commonly known as alternate nostril breathing, the practice involves alternating the breath between the right and left nostrils, using the fingers to gently close one nostril at a time.