The best of doing Surya Bhedaka Pranayama- Masterofitness.

The practice of this Pranayama stimulates the solar nadi or the nerves controlled by the sun. Therefore, this Pranayama is called Surya Bhedana or Surya Bhedaka Pranayama.

Technique:

Sit in Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana on a blanket or carpet. Keep the waist, back, neck and the spinal column erect. Close your eyes. Sit quietly.

 Keep the left hand on the left knee or left heel. Close the left nostril with the right index finger. Now inhale audibly through the right nostril. Fill your lungs. 

Retain breath and while doing Jalandhara Bandha hold on comfortably as long as possible. Now press the right nostril with the right thumb and close it.

 Open the Jalandhara Bandha. Breathe out audibly through the left nostril. Now relax. 

This is one round of Surya Bhedana Pranayama. It is enough to do this twice for a start. By one round everyday you can do it 15 to 20 times.

Note:

While doing Surya Bhedana Pranayam one should breathe in through the right nostril and breathe out through the left nostril forcefully. During retention one should feel as if the whole body is filled with Prana.

Contra-indications:

 Surya Bhedana Pranayama should not be done during the summer. Those who live in cold countries, can do it even in summer.

 Benefits :

• The practice of Surya Bhedana Pranayama, increases the flow of gall and reduces phlegam and gas. 
• It gives energy and increases body warmth. 
• It purifies the blood and increases and improves the digestion. 
• It delays the onset of old age.