Kapalabhati breathing is a yogic breathing technique that is performed with an active exhale and passive inhale done in rapid succession. This style of breath induces longer, deeper breaths making it easier to enter a calm, meditative state.

Alternate Nostril Breathing help balance the left and right hemispheres of your brain and in particular, calm left brain activity that’s active when you tackle the tasks of your day.

Use this technique before your next meditation and you’ll help reduce the number of thoughts you have making for a deeper meditation experience.