Padadhirasana, also known as the Breath Balancing Pose, is a seated yoga pose practiced for balancing the nadis and enhancing breath awareness for pranayama. To perform this pose:
Begin in a comfortable Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) position.
Cross your arms in front of your chest, placing your hands under the opposite armpits, ensuring your thumbs point upward.
Firmly press the point between the thumb and first finger.
Close your eyes and focus on your breath.
Breathe slowly, deeply, and rhythmically until the flow of breath in both nostrils becomes equalized.
Duration: Practice for 5 to 10 minutes as preparation for pranayama. For spiritual purposes, extend the practice for longer durations.
Awareness: Direct your physical awareness to the breath in your nose and your spiritual awareness to the Ajna Chakra (the third eye).
Practice Note: Padadhirasana is beneficial when one or both nostrils are blocked. If only one nostril is blocked, place the hand of that side under the opposite armpit. Maintain pressure for a minute or two.