Nihad Ragab

Releasing Longing Breath — to ease yearning after a parting or for someone unavailable

A longing-soothing exercise using the Alternate Nostril technique (Anulom Vilom): inhale through one nostril, exhale through the other, alternating. Balancing the two halves of the nervous system calms the restless mind that keeps returning to the memory, and focusing on the alternation pulls attention from yearning back to the present. Instructions ● 8 to 10 full cycles. ● Use your thumb to close one nostril and a finger for the other. ● Keep the breathing slow and quiet, and focus on the sensation of air.