Breathe to still the mind

Here is a classic yoga practice to help still a busy mind and find some calm.  

Alternate nostril breathing 

1. Sitting upright and comfortably, have three big sighs 

4. Block your right nostril and breathe in through the left

5. Block your left nostril and breathe out through the right

6. Keep your left nostril blocked and breathe in through the right

7. Block your right nostril and breathe out through the left

8. Keep your right nostril blocked and breathe in through the left

Repeat steps 5-8 and keep going for about 3 minutes or more if it feels good.

Tips

• Blow your nose before you start
• Sit on a chair or edge of bed to be upright and comfortable
• Breathe softly
• Let the in and out breaths be equal in length   

Caution

Don’t do this after a heavy meal. If it doesn’t feel good, stop!