The Effects of Nostril Breathing on Sleep and Brain Function
Discover the surprising impact of breathing through different nostrils on sleep and brain function.
00:00:07 Inhaling through different nostrils affects brain activity and body functions. Nostril breathing has been studied extensively and has significant effects on heart rate, blood pressure, and brain waves.
👃 Different nostrils are linked to different sides of the brain.
📚 There are numerous studies on the effects of breathing through different nostrils.
💡 Inhaling through the right nostril increases heart rate and blood pressure, while inhaling through the left nostril has a calming effect.
00:01:11 Sleeping on your right side allows more air to come in through the left nostril, which stimulates the body. Yogis believe lying on the left side aids digestion. Studies show less acid reflux when sleeping on the left side.
💡 Sleeping on the right side may improve airflow through the left nostril.
💤 Yogis believe that sleeping on the left side aids digestion and reduces acid reflux.
00:02:15 Discover the surprising impact of breathing through different nostrils on sleep and brain function.
👃 Breathing through different nostrils affects sleep and air intake.
💤 The brain is conditioned to sleep and accept air in various ways.
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