Alternate Nostril Breathing

Alternate nostril breathing, also known as nadi shodhana, is a simple breathing technique that's often used to calm anxiety before yoga or a meditation session.

To practice alternate nostril breathing, assume a seating position with good posture that opens up your chest. Next, take the index and middle fingers of your right hand and rest them next to each other between your eyebrows (you can do this with your left hand if you feel more comfortable).

Now you're ready to practice alternate nostril breathing:

1. Use your thumb to close the right-hand nostril and inhale slowly through only your left nostril.

2. Pinch your nose closed by bringing your ring finger to your left nostril. Temporarily hold your breath.

3. Open up your right nostril by removing your thumb and exhale.

4. Hold for a moment before inhaling again through the right nostril.

5. Pinch your nose closed again and hold your breath for a moment.

6. Now open up the left nostril and exhale. Again, wait a moment before you inhale.

Repeat this process until you feel suitably calmed.