SDS 546: Daily Habit #4: Alternate-Nostril Breathing — with Jon Krohn

Morning Rituals

Incorporating alternate-nostril breathing into morning routines can significantly enhance one's day. Jon Krohn shares that this practice, often associated with yoga, helps him feel centered, focused, and present, making it an integral part of his morning rituals 1. This technique is not just a comfort blanket but a scientifically-backed method to improve well-being.

I like having it as one of my morning rituals because it makes me feel centered, focused, and present.

--- Jon Krohn

By starting the day with alternate-nostril breathing, one can enjoy being alive and feel ready to tackle whatever challenges the day may bring 1.

   

Stress Management

Alternate-nostril breathing is a powerful tool for managing stress throughout the day. Jon Krohn explains that this technique can be used anytime to alleviate stress and anxiety by slowing the heartbeat and lowering blood pressure 1. It is more than just a random technique; it's a scientifically proven method to regulate the stress response.

Alternate nostril breathing appears to be more than just a random technique to use as a comfort blanket.

--- Jon Krohn

For those feeling out of touch with the present moment, a few rounds of this breathing practice can quickly bring calm and focus 1.