Today is the much awaited solar eclipse, a moment when the Moon nips in between the Sun and the Earth & steals the show.

To mark this in my drop in Summer classes this week we’ve been practising Chandra Breath – Chandra means Moon in Sanskrit. It’s a very effective simple breathing practice that is gentle and soothing for the nervous system, making it a brilliant technique for managing stress and anxiety.

To practice Chandra breath sit comfortably with a straight spine, close your eyes. Bring your right hand to rest on your nose so you can close your left nostril with your little finger & ring finger, and your thumb can close your right nostril. Take a few slow breaths here following the breath in both nostrils.

When you are ready, close the right nostril and breathe in through the left, close the left nostril and breathe out through the right. This is one round. Continue breathing in this way, inhaling slowly though the left & exhaling slowly through the right. Aim for 8 to 12 rounds. When you have finished take a moment just to sit and notice how you feel.

Enjoy the Eclipse.

Namaste x