Happy full moon in Aquarius — not that I could tell you exactly what that means. There are plenty of people out there who know their astrology, so on the details you should definitely trust them…
What I do know is that full moons are often seen as a time to release whatever doesn’t serve you anymore. And finding ways to calm the mind is essential for that.
So, here’s our monthly meditation.
This Month’s Practice: Left Nostril Breathing
We’re keeping it simple: a short practice that helps you slow down and settle your energy. It doesn’t require much — just a bit of consistency if you want to make it part of your routine — but it can have an immediate effect, even if you try it only once.
It’s one of my all-time favorites (again, I said it…), a practice I come back to often. All you do is breathe in and out through your left nostril while gently closing the right one.
In this recording, we’ll do it for about five minutes.
Side note: If you start the audio at minute 5:00, you’ll jump straight into the breathing. Before that, we settle in and set an intention — your choice.
Why Left Nostril Breathing?
Your breath is one of the simplest and most powerful tools you have to shift your state of mind and body. Whenever you feel overstimulated, anxious, or unsettled, you hold the key — or should I say the nose? (Okay, maybe that doesn’t sound quite right.)
In traditional yogic pranayama, left nostril breathing is known as Chandra Bhedana — “piercing the moon channel.” (There we have it again, the moon, maybe the beginning wasn't that far fetched…) It activates the Ida Nadi, the subtle energy pathway on the left side of the body, associated with the moon’s qualities: calm, cool, reflective, and inward-focused.
Energetically, this practice:
Cools the body and mind.
Encourages slowing down and emotional balance.
Supports introspection and grounded presence.
Physiologically, the left nostril is linked to the parasympathetic nervous system — your body’s “rest and digest” mode. Activating it can:
Lower heart rate and blood pressure.
Reduce stress and overstimulation.
Help you drop into deeper meditation or prepare for sleep.
The effects? You might feel more grounded, connected, and present — or something entirely unique to you.
My Experience
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been using left nostril breathing regularly. It gives me a sense of groundedness — a kind of “heaviness” that makes me feel more present, instead of hovering 2 cm above the ground.
Sometimes I use it at the start of my meditation to help me settle before moving into another practice. It’s made it much easier to drop in deeper. But you can of course use it on its own, as well.
Your Turn
Give it a try and let me know how it feels for you. Do you see yourself doing it regularly, or more as a “when needed” kind of practice?
I’d love to hear.
Thank you for being here.
See you next week.
