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Nadi shodhan

In Sanskrit language, 'Nadi' implies 'flow' and 'shodhana' means 'to

cleanse'. Thus, Nadi shodhan means a flow of breath which cleans the

human system - body, mind and soul. It is easy to do and focuses on

breathing through alternate nostrils. It is known in modern yogic

conversation as 'sweet breath' technique.

Note: It is also known as Anulom Vilom Pranayama or Nadi Shuddhi and is

reckoned as a springboard for starters to cleanse the body for preparing their

systems for higher, complex breath processes.

Besides completely curing the defects in the internal system without any

medicine, it is also known to impart a strong de-stressing effect on the

body and mind. The great saints who have practiced this have told about

this Pranayama that if it is practiced sincerely it not only intensifies the