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The Benefits of Breathing Through Your Left Nostril
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30:23 - 36:20 (05:57)

Breathing through your left nostril can lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, and stimulate the right creative side of your brain. Nostrils are covered with erectile tissue that inflames and grows flaccid, affecting the rest of your body and mind.

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Research has shown that breathing through your left nostril can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and stimulate the creative side of your brain.
30:23 - 33:23 (03:00)
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Breathing Techniques
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Research has shown that breathing through your left nostril can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and stimulate the creative side of your brain. Oral pharyngeal exercises have also proven effective in reducing the effects of mild to moderate sleep apnea.

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The Benefits of Breathing Through Your Left Nostril
Episode
1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
Podcast
The School of Greatness
In this episode, the benefits and timing of alternate nostril breathing in yoga are discussed.
33:23 - 34:24 (01:00)
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Yoga
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In this episode, the benefits and timing of alternate nostril breathing in yoga are discussed. The effect of the modern era on our dietary behaviors and importance of a healthy nose are also highlighted.

Chapter
The Benefits of Breathing Through Your Left Nostril
Episode
1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Learn about the importance of nasal breathing and how it can affect the body and mind.
34:24 - 36:20 (01:56)
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Nasal breathing
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Learn about the importance of nasal breathing and how it can affect the body and mind. Researchers have found patterns in nasal breathing that ancient yogis believed were shared by all humans.

Chapter
The Benefits of Breathing Through Your Left Nostril
Episode
1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
Podcast
The School of Greatness