Starting Nostril in Prāṇāyāma
Introduction In yogic tradition, the choice of which nostril to begin pranayama is not arbitrary. Each nostril corresponds to a specific nāḍī (energy channel): Thus, deciding the starting nostril helps tune the practice to the practitioner’s energy, environment, and time of day. 1. General Rule in Anuloma-Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing) 2. Exceptions and Variations 3. […]