Ayurveda Breathwork Pranayama
Updated: Sep 16
Pranayama, the conscious practice of working with the breath, offers a simple and powerful way to influence the flow of prana—the vital life force—through the body and mind. Diaphragmatic breathing provides the foundation for a pranayama practice, helping cultivate relaxation, focus, and vitality.
In Ayurveda, the breath is more than a physical process. It is closely connected with prana, the energy that supports life and vitality. With regular practice, pranayama can become a practical tool for calming the mind, supporting energy, and cultivating a greater sense of inner balance.
Prana means “life force,” and ayama means “expansion.” Pranayama practices help us permeate our bodies and minds with prana, the vital force. Pranayama increases your vitality. — Veena
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Learn diaphragmatic breathing and pranayama to calm the mind, balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha, reduce stress and anxiety, and cultivate greater inner stillness and focus.
Key Takeaways
Diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation of pranayama. Establishing a natural, diaphragmatic breath before practicing other pranayama techniques helps create a steady foundation for the practice.
The breath and mind are closely connected. When the mind is racing, returning attention to the gentle rise and fall of the abdomen can help cultivate a greater sense of calm and grounding.
Pranayama is best practiced with awareness. A quiet, clean, well-ventilated space with minimal distractions can support concentration and a deeper connection with the breath.
Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, follows diaphragmatic breathing. Once diaphragmatic breathing has become established, alternate nostril breathing can be introduced as another pranayama practice.
Nadi Shodhana is traditionally associated with balancing the doshas. Understanding your current doshic picture can help you determine which pranayama practices may be most appropriate for your individual needs.
Different pranayama practices have different qualities. Some practices are calming and grounding, while others are cooling, warming, or stimulating. Choosing a practice according to your needs, constitution, season, and current state of balance can help you develop a more individualized practice. Nadi Shodhana is traditionally associated with balancing the doshas. It may be particularly supportive
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What Is Pranayama?
Pranayama is the conscious practice of working with the breath to influence the body, mind, and flow of prana, or life force. In Ayurveda and the yoga tradition, the breath is understood as a bridge between the physical body and the mind.
The word pranayama comes from Sanskrit. Prana refers to life force or vital energy, while ayama refers to expansion, extension, or regulation. Pranayama is more than simply taking deeper breaths. It is the practice of developing awareness of the breath and learning to work with its rhythm, quality, and flow.
The breath is always with us, yet most of the time we breathe without consciously noticing it. Bringing gentle awareness to the breath gives us an opportunity to slow down, become more present, and reconnect with the body.
In Ayurveda, different breathing practices may be selected according to an individual's needs, constitution, the season, and current state of balance. Some practices are cooling and calming, while others are warming, stimulating, grounding, or balancing.
The foundation of all pranayama is diaphragmatic breathing. Before moving into more specialized pranayama practices, it is important to establish a natural, relaxed breathing pattern. From this foundation, breathwork can become a simple and meaningful part of an Ayurvedic daily routine.
The Right Environment for Pranayama
It's important to be mindful of your breathing during pranayama, which is why you'll want to practice your breathing exercises in a quiet space that's free of distractions. Choose a clean, well-ventilated room.
When the weather is warm, pranayama techniques can also be practiced outdoors. Indoors, choose an area and make it your designated space for pranayama and breathwork.
Pranayama practices are best performed on an empty stomach.
Learn Diaphragmatic Breathing and Change Your Life Diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation of pranayama and breathwork practices. It is the most important pranayama to practice and master. Before trying other pranayama practices, diaphragmatic breathing needs to become automatic.
Before beginning a breathwork or pranayama practice, always check with your physician.
Do You Feel Your Mind Working Overtime?
Ever feel your mind going and going? Too many thoughts? Wake up at night solving problems? Often, clients share that their minds are going a million miles an hour and they can't shut them off. How exhausting and anxiety-provoking this can be.
What we need to do first is return to the way we were breathing when we were born—diaphragmatic breathing. For most of us, over time, we are trained out of this healthy way of breathing. Now, we will retrain our breathing and return to our natural state of diaphragmatic breathing. When we breathe diaphragmatically, we are more relaxed and grounded.
Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Foundation of Pranayama
Whether we are new to pranayama or we've practiced for years, begin by lying in Savasana, Corpse Pose, on a firm, flat surface on a blanket or yoga mat. You may want to cover yourself with a shawl or thin blanket. Let your arms turn so your palms are upwards, with your arms near but away from your sides. Be comfortable. Straighten your spine. You may want to use a bolster under your knees.
Breathe through your nose, focusing on the way your belly expands and contracts as you inhale and exhale. Place your right hand over your belly and your left hand over your chest. If you are breathing with your diaphragm, your right hand will move up and down while your left hand will stay still.
Once you have confirmed that you are practicing diaphragmatic breathing, in time your breath will naturally lengthen. Simply place your attention on the gentle rise and fall of your abdomen. As you exhale, your abdomen contracts; as you inhale, it expands. There is nothing "to do," only observe the rhythm of the breath.
Diaphragmatic breathing calms Vata dosha, leaving you feeling relaxed and grounded. It soothes the nervous system. Once diaphragmatic breathing becomes established, you can repeat this exercise without placing your hands on your chest and stomach.
Diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation of pranayama and breathwork practices. It is the most important breathing practice to practice and master. Before trying other pranayama practices, diaphragmatic breathing needs to be automatic.
Breathing diaphragmatically decreases the breath rate and increases a sense of calm and focus. It’s foundational to all other pranayama and breathwork practices. First, we learn to breathe diaphragmatically, then we can be guided to other breathwork practices and derive benefits.
Want to deepen your understanding of diaphragmatic breathing? Explore Saumya Ayurveda’s free Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Essential Guide for practical guidance on returning to a natural, relaxed breath.
Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing
Once diaphragmatic breathing is established as a habit, alternate nostril breathing can follow. Pranayama practices should not be attempted until diaphragmatic breathing is a well-established habit.
Alternate nostril breathing is a pranayama practice that may help relieve anxiety. This practice can restore Vata, Pitta, and Kapha balance and put your body and mind at ease.
Nadi shodhana cleanses the nadis. Nadis are energy channels that carry prana, the life force. It purifies and strengthens the nervous system, bringing balance to the mind and emotions.
This practice is traditionally said to balance the left and right sides of the brain, rejuvenate the body and mind, improve focus and memory, relieve stress and anxiety, support healthy blood pressure, and stimulate the digestive fire (agni).
How To Practice Nadi Shodhana: Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, is a simple yet powerful breathwork practice. It calms the nervous system and balances the nadis—the subtle energy pathways that interpenetrate the physical body.
Also called “channel purification,” this technique gently shifts the breath from one nostril (nadi) to the other. In doing so, it harmonizes the flow of both breath and energy, bringing the system into balance.
With regular practice, Nadi Shodhana quiets the mind, softens emotional reactivity, and helps prepare you for meditation. It’s one of the most essential yogic breathwork practices for grounding attention, deepening relaxation, and finding calm within.
Why Practice Nadi Shodhana?
This gentle practice offers lasting benefits, both physically and energetically. It:
Balances energy flow between the left and right sides of the body and mind.
Enhances communication between the brain’s hemispheres.
Grounds attention and supports a peaceful mental state.
Softens reactivity to emotional triggers over time.
Creates space for deeper insight and awareness.
Think of it as clearing energetic static to tune into a peaceful, focused state.
When To Practice Nadi Shodhana?
For best results, practice twice a day—once in the morning and again in the early evening. You can also add a midday or nighttime session if helpful.
Always practice on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours after eating).
Each session takes about 5–10 minutes, depending on your breath length.
Nadi Shodhana is best done when you won’t be disturbed.
Option One
First Session:Â Before breakfast, as part of your Ayurvedic morning routine.
Second Session:Â Midday, a couple of hours after lunch.
Third Session:Â As part of your Ayurveda evening routine, before bed.
Option Two
First Session:Â Before breakfast
Second Session:Â Before lunch
Third Session:Â Before dinner
Step By Step Guide: How To Do Nadi Shodhana
1. Find Your Seat
Choose a stable, upright sitting position:
On a Chair: Sit near the front of a hard-backed chair, feet flat on the ground, knees at 90°. Avoid leaning back.
On the Floor: Sit in Sukhasana (easy pose) on a folded blanket or cushion if needed. (See image below.)
Keep your head, neck, and spine aligned. Relax your body. Let the breath flow naturally and quietly into the diaphragm.
2. Create the Hand Position (Vishnu Mudra)
With your right hand, form the classic mudra for alternate nostril breathing:
Fold the index and middle fingers inward toward the palm (rest them on the fleshy part below your thumb).
Leave your thumb and ring finger extended.
Hold the ring finger just over the left nostril.
Hold the tip of the thumb just over the right nostril.
In this position, you can open and close your nostrils with just a slight movement of your thumb or ring finger. Use a featherlight touch.
3. Check Your Active Nostril
Before beginning, gently close one nostril at a time and notice which of your two nostrils is flowing more freely. The nostril with stronger airflow is your active nostril; the other is your passive nostril. This helps determine which side to start with.
4. Establish the Breath
Before you begin alternating nostrils, take a moment to establish diaphragmatic breathing—quiet, smooth, and deep.
Let your breath flow low into the belly without effort. No force, no sound—just a steady rhythm, like a wave gently rising and falling.
Keep your breath continuous, with no pauses between the inhale and exhale. Imagine the breath tracing a soft, elliptical path, like a figure-eight or a sine wave.
Now, with that calm foundation, begin the practice.
5. Begin the Breathwork
There are many different versions of Alternate Nostril Breathing. The version below is the simplest.
Perform each step 3 times.
Round | Steps |
Round 1 | 1. Lightly close the active nostril with your thumb or ring finger.2. Slowly inhale and exhale through the passive nostril (Ă—3).3. Switch fingers to lightly close the passive nostril.4. Slowly inhale and exhale through the active nostril (Ă—3).5. Inhale and exhale through both nostrils (no nostril closed) (Ă—3). |
Round 2 | 1. Begin with the active nostril (Ă—3).2. Then the passive nostril (Ă—3).3. Then both nostrils (Ă—3). |
Round 3 | Repeat the pattern from Round 1. |
Humming Bee Breath Bhramari Pranayama
Bhramari pranayama brings stillness to the mind and soothes the nervous system. It reduces stress and relieves anxiety.  It is said to lower blood pressure, support a healthy throat, and promote a melodious voice. It releases anger and improves sleep quality.
Sit with your head, neck, and spine in alignment. (Do not practice Bhramari while lying down.) Close your eyes and place your thumbs over your ears.
Keep your pinky fingers near your nostrils and your index fingers near your eyebrows. Take a deep breath through your nose, focusing on the way your lungs expand.
Hold your breath and press your pinky fingers against both of your nostrils, leaving them partially closed.
As you exhale, use your throat to make a low-pitched humming sound. The sound should be similar to the buzzing of a bee.
This is a calming breathing exercise that promotes healing throughout the body. This exercise is most effective on an empty stomach. It is an excellent way to reduce stress and improve throat health.
Contraindications
Chest pain
Ear infection or pressure
Epilepsy
Menstruation and pregnancy
Bellows Breath Bhastrika Pranayama
Close your eyes and relax your jaw. Quickly inhale and exhale through your nose, keeping your mouth closed. You should feel your ribs flare out and in as you breathe.
Breathe in and out three times, then allow yourself to breathe normally before repeating this exercise. Continue this exercise for a total of 15 seconds. Over time, you can gradually increase the duration of this exercise to a full minute.
This type of breathing is highly stimulating and can leave you feeling energized. It can improve digestion and leave you feeling more alert and aware. This exercise can also lift excess Kapha and remove congestion from the lungs.
Contraindications:
Detached retina
Epilepsy
Gastric ulcer
Glaucoma
Heart
History of or risk of stroke
Nosebleeds
Pregnant or menstruating
Vertigo
Recent abdominal surgery
Shitali Cooling Breath
How to perform Shitali, or cooling breath.
Close your eyes and relax. Sit with your head, neck, and spine in alignment. Keep your spine straight yet relaxed.
Curl your tongue to make a straw shape.
Inhale slowly through the straw hole.
Exhale through the nose, keeping the mouth closed.
The inhalation will be cooling to your mouth, tongue, mucous membrane, and the head in general.
Note:Â If you cannot curl your tongue, clench the teeth gently together and press your tongue up against the teeth. Inhale through the teeth, exhale through the nostrils with the mouth closed.
Benefits of Shitali Pranayama
Cools the oral temperature down
Improves digestion, assimilation, and absorption
May lower blood pressure
Reduces symptoms of hot tongue and mouth
Alleviates burning eyes
Cools the entire body and mind
Shitali pranayama breathwork is an excellent practice for Pitta types and those with Pitta symptoms. Hot flashes? Add this to your morning and evening daily routine and anytime you need to cool off and chill out.
Left Nostril Breathing: Chandra Bhedana (Moon-Piercing Breath)
bhedana = piercing(chahn-drah)chandra = moon
An easy and effective pranayama practice that cools the body and mind. Single nostril breathing purifies the Chandra Nadi (channel). Nadis are energy channels in the subtle body through which prana (energy) flows.
Every hour and a half, our bodies switch which nostril is dominant (most open). When the left nostril is dominant, our body cools down.
To Perform Chandra Bhedana or Left Nostril Breathing:
Gently close your right nostril and simply breathe normally, inhaling and exhaling through the left nostril.
This pranayama may activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing adrenaline, slowing the heart rate, calming and clearing the mind, reducing anxiety, and lowering body temperature.
Chandra Bhedana is instantly cooling.
Both Shitali and Chandra Bhedana are cooling and especially useful during perimenopause and menopausal years.
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Ujjayi Pranayama: The Breath of Victory
Benefits of Ujjayi Pranayama:
It creates a feeling of great joy. It calms the mind, relaxes the rib cage muscles, and brings a sense of victory, success, and achievement. It is balancing for all doshas. It is excellent to calm agitation or anxiety.
How to Perform Ujjayi Breath:
You may sit on the floor in a posture (asana) or sit in a straight-backed hard seated chair. Sit at the edge of the chair (not leaning back on the backrest), with your legs at 90 degrees. Use a pillow under your feet if needed so your legs are comfortably at 90 degrees.
Sit with your head, trunk, and neck in alignment.
How to perform a chin lock? Gently move your head down and in, toward your chest. Invite your awareness to your throat area. Lower your head into a gentle chin lock.
Gently seal your lips and exhale and inhale through your nostrils.
Inhale and exhale slowly through your nostrils while contracting the muscles in the back of the throat.
It can take some time to get the sound correct. Keep experimenting. You’ll get it. Here are a few tips for getting it right.
Open your mouth, exhale the sound “haaaaaahhhh” as though you’re fogging up a mirror or cleaning your glasses. Play around with this for a bit and you’ll get it in no time.
Now, close your mouth and attempt this sound. Feel the exhalation through your nostrils. Again, relax and keep playing with it. You will master this outflow and now use the same method for the inhalation, gently contracting the back of your throat as you inhale.
How do you know if you’re performing Ujjayi correctly? Your breath will sound like ocean waves. The inhalation sounds like the ocean as it forms a wave, and the exhalation sounds like a wave crashing on the shoreline.
Think of it this way—it sounds like Darth Vader’s breathing in Star Wars.
Perform twelve cycles of Ujjayi breath, but always practice within your comfortable capacity.
How Do I Know If I Have a Dosha Imbalance?
Understanding your current doshic picture can help you choose the pranayama practices that are most appropriate for your needs. Different breathing practices have different qualities—some are calming and grounding, while others are cooling, warming, or stimulating.
Look at these comprehensive and convenient lists of signs and symptoms of dosha imbalances to help you recognize which dosha or combination of doshas may be out of balance. This awareness can guide you toward the right pranayama practice for your current state of balance.
Because it is common for more than one dosha to be out of balance at the same time, understanding your individual doshic picture is not always straightforward. Working with a certified Ayurvedic practitioner can provide a more individualized assessment and help you determine which pranayama practices are most appropriate for you.
Dosha | Common Signs of Imbalance | Explore the Full List |
Vata | Anxiety, restlessness, feeling ungrounded, racing thoughts, dry skin, constipation, poor sleep, fatigue, and feeling cold | |
Pitta | Excess heat, inflammation, heartburn, hot flashes, increased hunger and thirst, irritability, perfectionism, and feeling burned out | |
Kapha | Sluggishness, heaviness, congestion, mucus, weight gain, excessive sleep, emotional eating, and attachment |
As we are all comprised of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, there can be an imbalance in any of the doshas, or a combination of dosha imbalances. Read all three lists and see if anything looks familiar.
Want to learn more about observing your own patterns? Explore the free Observable Ayurveda: A Beginner’s Guide to Ayurvedic Self Observation to deepen your understanding of how Ayurveda helps you recognize imbalance.
Finding the Right Breathwork for You
The foundation of all pranayama is well-established diaphragmatic breathing. Learn diaphragmatic breathing and change your life.
Breathing connects the mind and body and can be grounding, calming, and focusing. With gentle awareness of the breath, we can become more present and settled within ourselves.
Begin with diaphragmatic breathing, then allow your practice to develop according to your individual needs and doshic picture to restore and maintain balance and, to avoid creating imbalances. —Veena
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The Benefits of Pranayama
Pranayama is very relaxing and can be an effective tool for stress management. It can improve lung function and strengthen the mind/body connection. The right breathing exercises can lower your blood pressure, reduce food cravings, increase vitality and focus, and help you sleep peacefully at night.
Breathwork practices are also an effective way to cleanse the mind and body. They can promote harmony in the body and leave you feeling balanced. There are many different breathing exercises, and a guided, systematic approach with Saumya Ayurveda will teach you which pranayama is appropriate for you and how to practice correctly.
 Although breathing exercises can be highly beneficial, when practiced incorrectly, they can do harm. For this reason and others, it's best to practice pranayama under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pranayama
What is pranayama?
Pranayama is the conscious practice of working with the breath to influence the body, mind, and flow of prana, or life force. In Ayurveda and yoga, the breath is understood as a bridge between the physical body and the mind.
What is the best pranayama for beginners?
Diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation of pranayama and the best place to begin. Once this natural, relaxed way of breathing is established, other pranayama practices can be introduced according to your individual needs and doshic picture.
How often should I practice pranayama?
A few mindful minutes each day can help establish a consistent practice. The appropriate frequency depends on the pranayama technique and your individual needs. Some practices may be suitable for regular daily practice, while others are better practiced with guidance.
Can pranayama help with stress and anxiety?
Certain pranayama practices may help calm the mind, promote relaxation, and support a greater sense of balance. Diaphragmatic breathing and Nadi Shodhana are traditionally used as calming and grounding practices.
How do I choose the right pranayama for my dosha?
In Ayurveda, pranayama may be selected according to your constitution, current doshic picture, the season, and your individual needs. Understanding whether Vata, Pitta, Kapha, or a combination is out of balance can help guide your choice of practice.
Can more than one dosha be out of balance?
Yes. Ayurveda recognizes that more than one dosha can be out of balance at the same time. Because the combination of imbalances can be individual and complex, a certified Ayurvedic practitioner can help you better understand your doshic picture and select appropriate practices.
Should I learn pranayama from a teacher?
Learning pranayama from an experienced teacher can help you establish proper technique and understand which practices are appropriate for you. Guidance is particularly valuable when learning more vigorous or advanced pranayama techniques.
Can pranayama be harmful if practiced incorrectly?
Some pranayama practices are vigorous or have specific contraindications. Practicing beyond your comfortable capacity or without appropriate guidance may cause problems. More stimulating practices should be approached carefully and, when appropriate, learned from an experienced teacher.
What is the difference between pranayama and breathwork?
Pranayama refers to traditional yogic practices involving conscious awareness and regulation of the breath. Breathwork is a broader term that encompasses many different approaches to using the breath for physical, mental, or emotional purposes.
Glossary of Sanskrit Terms
Agni — The digestive fire responsible for digestion, transformation, and metabolism.
Bhastrika — “Bellows breath,” a vigorous pranayama practice involving forceful inhalation and exhalation.
Bhramari — “Humming bee breath,” a pranayama practice that uses a gentle humming sound during exhalation.
Chandra Bhedana — “Moon-piercing breath,” a cooling pranayama practice performed primarily through the left nostril.
Dosha — One of the three fundamental Ayurvedic principles—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—that govern physiological and mental functions.
Kapha — The dosha associated with stability, structure, lubrication, and grounding.
Nadi — An energy channel through which prana is understood to flow.
Nadi Shodhana — “Alternate nostril breathing” or “channel purification,” a pranayama practice that alternates the breath between the nostrils.
Ojas — A subtle essence associated in Ayurveda with vitality, strength, resilience, and overall well-being.
Pitta — The dosha associated with transformation, metabolism, heat, and digestion.
Prana — Life force or vital energy, understood in Ayurveda and yoga as the animating energy that flows throughout the body.
Pranayama — The conscious practice of working with the breath to influence the body, mind, and flow of prana.
Shitali — “Cooling breath,” a pranayama practice traditionally used for its cooling and soothing qualities.
Vata — The dosha associated with movement, circulation, communication, and the nervous system.
Ujjayi — “Breath of victory,” a pranayama practice performed with a gentle constriction of the throat that creates a soft, ocean-like sound.
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Final Thoughts: Your Breath Is Always With You
What if one of the most accessible tools for calming the mind, grounding the body, and reconnecting with yourself has been with you every moment of your life? Your breath.
Pranayama is more than a collection of breathing techniques. It is a way of becoming conscious of the relationship between breath, body, mind, and energy. With regular and appropriate practice, pranayama can become a simple yet powerful part of an Ayurvedic daily routine.
Begin with the foundation: diaphragmatic breathing. Once this natural way of breathing becomes established, other pranayama practices can be introduced according to your individual needs, constitution, the season, and your current state of balance.
There is no need to make the practice complicated. Start with a few mindful minutes each day. Give yourself the opportunity to pause, turn inward, and notice what changes when you bring gentle awareness to your breath.
Your breath is always with you. Learning to breathe consciously may be one of the simplest ways to begin creating greater awareness, balance, and stillness in daily life.
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Meet Veena: Your Trusted Ayurvedic Guide for Clients Worldwide
Veena Blilie is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurveda teacher, meditation guide, and monk with over three decades of experience helping clients worldwide achieve greater balance and well-being through Ayurveda.
As founder of Saumya Ayurveda and President Emeritus of the Meditation Center, Veena serves clients worldwide through personalized Ayurvedic wellness guidance, meditation, and yoga practices.
Saumya Ayurveda has been recognized as the #1 Ayurveda cooking blog and the #3 Ayurveda website and blog and has received multiple consecutive awards for best wellness practice.
Through her work, Veena shares practical Ayurvedic guidance, nourishing recipes, and wellness education for modern living.
Inspired from an early age by learning about herbal remedies, food as medicine, and traditional healing practices at her grandmother’s knee, Veena combines traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with compassionate, accessible guidance that supports mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Known for her warmth, humor, intuitive approach, and accessible style, Veena empowers people to create sustainable health through personalized Ayurvedic wellness plans designed to fit naturally into everyday life.
Veena is also the author of several free Ayurveda eBooks and writes the educational articles published on the Saumya Ayurveda blog.
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Learn more about Veena and her work through Saumya Ayurveda.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Ayurveda works best when tailored to your unique doshic profile, so it’s essential to understand your constitution and imbalances before using herbs, foods, or lifestyle practices. Consult a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner for personalized guidance.
