Summer is here!
Are you feeling a little on edge with the heat wave? Maye you feel slightly agitated, restless, needing some relief? Can't sleep?
Cooling breath - moon breath (Chandra Bhedana), can help here - I'm teaching it in this week's yoga class.
Inhale the left nostril (block the right). Hold the breath. Exhale the right nostril (block the left)
Repeat this for a number of times, until you start to feel the body relax.
If you can't hold the breath, don't worry, just follow your own inhale and exhale. Try and counting your breaths, to keep your mind focussed.
Benefits:
Slowing your thoughts
Helping to centre your mind
Promoting relaxation
Leading you to better sleep
Helping cool your body, which has been shown to aid the sleep process
PS - A good tip for these hot days - take a cold shower - it DOES work wonders and stimulates your Vegus Nerve (the nerve that can help bring on your "rest and digest" phase and stimulates your cardio vascular system)
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