Cure for: This pranayama increases gastric juices and helps digestion. It also fortifies the nervous system and clears the sinuses.

Description: ‘Surya-nadi ‘ is the right nostril and ‘ Chandra-nadi’ is the left nostril. In this pranayama, one always uses the right nostril for inhalation.

Method

Sit in padmasan or any other suitable posture.

Keep your head, neck and back straight.

Inhale through the right nostril.

Hold your breath and then exhale through the left nostril.

Repeat as often as required.