Chandra Bhedana is a powerful breath technique that allows you to connect with the cooling and calming qualities of the Moon. This breathing technique is particularly beneficial when experiencing high emotions or feeling overwhelmed by the intensity and heat of life. It calms down the nervous system and soothes the mind. Stress and tension are melted away. You can restore equilibrium by using the calming energy from the moon. It will help you to calm down your desires and find inner balance.
What is Chandra Bhedana Pranayama?
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama, also known as Left Nostril Breathing or Moon-Piercing Breath is a yoga breathing technique. Chandra Bhedana Pranayama, a Sanskrit breath control technique, is also known as Single Nostril Breathing, Moon-Piercing Breathing, or Left Nostril Breathing.
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a breathing technique that uses a unique pattern to inhale and exhale through different nostrils. This activates the feminine, cooling and calming energy of the Moon. This breathing technique is designed to improve the flow and balance of energy in the Ida Nadi or Chandra Nadi, the left energy channel.
Traditionally, yogis use the Vishnu Mudra gesture when performing Chandra Bhedana Pranayama. Mudras are hand gestures or “seals” believed to direct and channel energy in the body. This mudra stimulates lungs and the heart, and promotes balance and harmony. Vishnu, a Hindu god who represents balance, preservation and sustenance is the Hindu deity Vishnu. The use of this mudra, while optional, can enhance the experience of Chandra Bhedana Pranayama by bringing a greater sense of harmony, intention and equanimity.
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a practice that originated from the Yoga Chudamani Upanishad. This text is one of the foundational texts for Kundalini Yoga and Tantra Yoga. The ancient text describes this technique as a way to purge bad karma, cleanse the Chandra Nadi or Ida Nadi and awaken Kundalini Energy. Later yogis developed the name “Chandra Bhedana Pranayama”, and associated practices, based on guidelines in the Upanishad.
