This week we are introducing Surya Bhedana Pranayama ~ Sun Piercing Breath to our breathing practice.

Surya Bhedana pranayama can activate and energize the Pingala Nadi, which is associated with the right nostril or the "sun" nadi and the sympathetic nervous system.

Traditionally, Surya Bhedana is said to stimulate the brain, awaken energy in the body and increase body heat.

This technique should be avoided if you have any heart conditions/surgeries, or if you have high blood pressure. (If you have one of these conditions, we encourage you to continue the practice of breath observation that we begin our pranayama practice with).

This breathing practice should be avoided in the summer months and should not be practiced on the same day as chandra bhedana pranayama (moon piercing breath).