1 Minute Habit for June 4

Alternate nostril breathing (1 round)

This ancient technique balances both sides of your brain and nervous system—like a system reboot for your stress levels.

Just a minute of this can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more focused without needing to sit still for a full meditation session.

Alternate nostril breathing—called 'nadi shodhana' in yoga—has been used for centuries to bring harmony and calm.

You simply close one nostril while inhaling and exhaling through the other, then switch. It’s like giving your brain a massage through your breath.

Reduces stress and anxiety by calming your nervous system.
Improves mental clarity—great before meetings, study sessions, or big decisions.
Can be done anywhere, anytime—no gear, no yoga mat needed.
Gently energizing and grounding at the same time.
Brings balance between the left and right brain hemispheres.

📖 Supporting Research:

National Library of Medicine – Effect of nostril breathing techniques on anxiety

💡 Actionable Tips

Sit upright and take a normal breath before starting.
Use your thumb and ring finger to gently close each nostril.
Inhale through one nostril, close it, exhale through the other—then reverse.
One round takes about 30 seconds—do two if you like the effect.

🔄 How to Adapt This Habit

💼 For Busy Professionals:Try this before a Zoom call to enter with calm and focus.
👶 For Parents:Invite your child to try it with you—it becomes a calming game!
📚 For Students:Use this technique before studying or a test to clear your mind.

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🧘 Take a breath, reset your brain—did you feel a shift afterward?

Try it again tomorrow and see how different it feels at a new time.

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How did you feel after one round of alternate nostril breathing?

Trace the outline of your hand with your finger

Whisper a positive phrase to yourself

💬 Your Success Stories

I tried alternate nostril breathing before a team presentation, and I felt way less jittery than usual. It gave me a weird sense of control and presence I didn’t expect!

— Fatima

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