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Sun Piercing Breath<\/strong> or Surya Bhedi Pranayama<\/strong> \u2014 a simple but powerful breathing exercise (technique) that gives higher energy and balance to our body and mind. Sun piercing breath works directly with the solar energy channels in our body, that makes it a perfect practice for mornings or any time when we feel low and require an energy boost. Sun Piercing Breath (Surya Bhedi Pranayama) is a special form of right nostril breathing that means you will be required to focus on your breathing only when it is happening through your right nostril while blocking the left. This pranayama (breathing exercise) awakens the inner fire and gives higher vitality. It is known as one of the best pranayama for energy because it directly activates the solar or heating energy inside the body. As you practice Sun Piercing Breath, you will start feeling more alert, warm, and ready for action. Let’s understand this carefully because the way a practitioner does right nostril breathing is very important for getting the most benefits. When a practitioner breathes through his or her right nostril in a controlled way, he or she stimulates the body\u2019s energy channels connected with the sun or heat energy. This helps in increasing the energy levels and improving the mental focus. So, Sun Piercing Breath (Surya Bhedi Pranayama) is not just any breathing exercise \u2014 it is a tool to awaken the energy and prepare the practitioner for the day.<\/p>

How to Perform Surya Bhedi Pranayama (Sun Piercing Breath) <\/strong><\/p>

This practice mainly uses right nostril breathing to activate the Pingala Nadi, which is the energy channel associated with the sun. This is why it is often called the \u201csolar breathing\u201d technique. When practitioners do this, it warms up their body, energizes their mind, as well as clears out mental fog or tiredness. Now, let me guide step-by-step on how to do Sun Piercing Breath (Surya Bhedi Pranayama) correctly:<\/p>