How To Do Yoga Chandrabedana Pranayama

Chandra Bheda Pranayama stimulates the nerves controlled by the moon, reduces body heat. Hence in summer months it is advised that one practices Chandra Bheda Pranayam.

Chandra is the moon. Bhedana means passing through. In Chandra Bhedana Pranayama inhalation is done through the left nostril and exhale through the right.

It is said that energy passes through Ida (Chandra) Nadi on the inhalation and through Pingala or Surya Nadi on the exhalation. These are larger nadis that hold the balance of magnetism and energy created by the sun and moon. They travel from the base of the spine to the point between the eyebrows.

Benefits of Chandra Bhedana Pranayama:
1) With the practice of Chandra Bhedana Pranayama the mind becomes steady.
2) Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is beneficial in conditions like mental tension, agitation, high blood pressure, heart disease etc.
3) Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is also useful for meditation.
4) The practice of Chandra Bhedana Pranayama reduces the flow of bile and as such the body heat is reduced.
5) Chandra Bhedana Pranayama helps cure heart burn and laziness.