...or Leftist Concepts in Breathing Practices.
Did you know that Indian traditional medicine does not recognize depression as a disease? I bet you did, you smart cookie you.
Anxiety, on the other hand, is recognized. Lucky for us too, since those ancient Indian healers had some simple solutions for "when the mind is dizzy with thoughts, there is a sense of nervous tension, or when you are having trouble getting to sleep at night". In other words - anxiety.
Here's a short lesson in Pranayama cited from Kundalini Yoga Breathwork page on yogayoga.com.
- Start with a long, deep breath.
- Place the thumb of your right hand against the right nostril, pressing it closed.
- Allow the breath to move in and out of the left nostril only.
- Keep the breath smooth, slow, and deep.
- If you are feeling congested, usually the left nostril will open with practice.
- The benefit of this technique is best achieved if the breath is kept through the left nostril.
- If practicing this breath when trying to go to sleep, lay on your right side. (This will help direct the breath through the left nostril.)
- Practice for 3-11 minutes, or as long as you feel is needed.
So, there you go, my gentle readers. Forget those Valium pills and keep on breathing. If you are planning on using kittens as breathing aids for this exercise, please make sure the kittens are lead-free and FDA approved.
link: Left Nostril Breathing - to Soothe a Busy Mind and Rest
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