Do you really know? Could moon breathing help you sleep better?
Oct 28, 2025
Feeling stressed at night? Discover the calming technique of moon breathing, designed to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Learn how to practice it with simple nostril techniques and breath cycles. Research highlights its ability to activate your body's relaxation response, making it a potential game-changer for insomniacs. In just a few minutes, you could be on your way to better sleep without the screen time!
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How To Practice Moon Breathing
- Try moon breathing by closing the right nostril and breathing only through the left nostril while holding each breath for a few seconds.
- Repeat about six cycles of five breaths (30 breaths total) in a comfortable, not overly relaxed position before bed.
Moon Breathing Is A Lunar-Focused Pranayama
- Moon breathing (Chandra Bedana) is a pranayama practice from yoga that focuses on left-sided, lunar energy to promote calmness.
- It involves nose, mouth, upper body, and mindful awareness of your surrounding space to release tension.
Left-Nostril Breathing May Improve Sleep
- Research links left-nostril breathing to improved sleep quality and duration in beginners over a four-week period.
- Chandra Bedana may stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, supporting rest and relaxation.