THE SCIENCE OF NADI SHODHANA | GRANDMA EXPLAINS SCIENCE

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]Ancient yogis discovered it thousands of years ago.

[00:00:04]Modern neuroscience is finally catching up.

[00:00:07]>> [music] >> Nadi shodhana, alternate nostril breathing, looks simple, but each nostril may affect your nervous system differently.

[00:00:17]Studies suggest right nostril breathing can increase alertness and activate the body's fight or [music] flight response.

[00:00:25]While left nostril breathing can stimulate the calming recovery side of the nervous system.

[00:00:32]Ancient yogis called this balancing ida and pingala.

[00:00:36]Modern science calls it autonomic regulation.

[00:00:41]But here's the mind-blowing part.

[00:00:43]Alternating nostrils in a rhythmic pattern may help synchronize breathing, heart rate variability, >> [music] >> vagal tone, emotional balance, and even brain activity.

[00:00:55]Which is why many people feel calmer, sharper, [music] and mentally clearer within minutes.

[00:01:03]This isn't just breathing. [music] It's nervous system training.

[00:01:07]And thousands of years ago, yogis already knew it.

[00:01:12]>> [music] >> Follow for more ancient wisdom.