There are many different pranayama techniques. Different ones will create different effects. The one I do is a basic pranayama - alternate nostril breathing. This gives a settling, calming effect and it is great to do right before meditation or just to calm down.
Pranayama technique:
Breathe in
Use the right hand - ring and middle finger close off left nostril and breathe out gently thru the right nostril.
Then breathe in gently thru the right nostril.
Lift fingers off of left nostril and Right thumb closes off right nostril. Gently breathe out thru left nostril.
Breathe in gently thru the left nostril. Then switch nostrils again by lifting thumb from right nostril and using right ring and middle finger to close off left nostril. Breathe out thru right nostril.
Keep repeating for 5 minutes.
Try it. See how you feel.
There are many different pranayama techniques. Different ones will create different effects. The one I do is a basic pranayama - alternate nostril breathing. This gives a settling, calming effect and it is great to do right before meditation or just to calm down.
Pranayama technique:
Breathe in
Use the right hand - ring and middle finger close off left nostril and breathe out gently thru the right nostril.
Then breathe in gently thru the right nostril.
Lift fingers off of left nostril and Right thumb closes off right nostril. Gently breathe out thru left nostril.
Breathe in gently thru the left nostril. Then switch nostrils again by lifting thumb from right nostril and using right ring and middle finger to close off left nostril. Breathe out thru right nostril.
Keep repeating for 5 minutes.
Try it. See how you feel.