Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

I do love this practice.  It is a great one to include in the Fall to balance your energy. 

To begin, take a comfortable seated or meditative position, bring your right hand to Nasagra Mudra by placing your index and middle finger to your forehead. Keep your left arm relaxed.

Gently close the right nostril with your thumb and inhale through your left nostril. Close the left nostril with your ring finger, release the thumb and exhale through your right nostril. Inhale from your right nostril and then lightly close the right nostril and release the ring finger on the left nostril and exhale through the left. Slowly move back and forth from one side to the other. Notice if you are pushing or tilting your head to one side or forward.

As you become comfortable with the rhythm explore the ratios of breath once again.  Perhaps breathing in for a count of four and out for a count of four. Practice this breathing technique for 6-10 rounds. 
Release hands to rest face down on the top of your thighs and come back to the natural rhythm of your breath.  

Benefits:  This pranayama is a great way to bring a sense of balance back to the mind, body, breath connection. Other benefits can include: reduce stress, improve cardiovascular function, lower heart rate, promote overall well-being, mental clarity and focus.