Open Your Nostrils and Improve Your Breathing through the Energetic Mastery Method

Part of my Kundalini Yoga and Breathwork guide · Teachings by Guru Sanju

Understanding the Connection Between Breathing and Nostrils

Your breathing is directly connected to how open or closed your nostrils are. If you wish to breathe well, to improve your health, and to optimize the functioning of your brain and nervous system, you must understand that the vagus nerve and respiratory centers in the brain must be properly activated.

When these centers are awakened, the quality of prana and oxygen intake reaches its optimum level. However, when you are unable to breathe fully, the quantity and quality of oxygen entering the body fall below the optimum capacity. You start feeling unhealthy, heavy, and incomplete in your exhalation.

The connection between inhalation and exhalation—and the ratio of oxygen to carbon dioxide maintained by your body—is deeply dependent on how open or closed your nostrils are.

Why Nostrils Become Blocked

Nostrils can become blocked for several reasons—brain fog, cloudy or humid weather, mucus accumulation, energy channel blockages, respiratory tension, or even stagnation in blood vessels. All these factors affect not just the breath but also the clarity of mind and emotional state.

When nostrils are blocked, your body is unable to exchange air properly, leading to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain. This directly affects your energy, focus, and emotions.

The First Step: Testing Your Breathing

To begin, you must test how well you are breathing.

Place both your hands around your nose, forming a gentle triangle shape with your fingers. Close your eyes and breathe naturally for a few moments. As you exhale, notice the air from each nostril hitting your hands.

You will feel the warmth of the breath as it touches your skin. Observe the intensity and volume of air coming out from both nostrils individually.

If the airflow feels equal—like 50-50 on both sides—it means your breathing is already in balance. Both nostrils are open, and your vagus nerve is activated. You are in a healthy breathing mode.

Understanding Breathing Ratios

However, if you find the airflow unequal, the imbalance reveals much about your energetic and emotional state.

For instance, if the ratio between left and right nostrils is 60:40, it means your parasympathetic breathing (linked to relaxation and calmness) is more active than your sympathetic breathing (linked to action and alertness).

If this ratio becomes 70:30 or 80:20 toward the left side, it means the parasympathetic dominance is higher—you may feel sluggish, lethargic, or depressive.

On the other hand, if the right nostril is more dominant—say 80:20 or 70:30—it indicates your sympathetic breathing is more activated. This may cause anxiety, anger, restlessness, and mental stress.

Thus, your emotional and physical states are directly tied to the rhythm and dominance of each nostril.

When the Balance Is Lost

When the left nostril is hyperactivated—such as in a 90:10 or 80:20 ratio—it points toward parasympathetic overactivity. You may feel dull, slow, unmotivated, and fatigued. Conversely, if the right nostril dominates too much, your system stays in a constant “fight or flight” mode—tense, agitated, and unable to relax.

Both extremes lead to imbalance. True vitality comes when both nostrils are open equally, creating a perfect 50:50 rhythm. That balance keeps the brain, nervous system, and emotions in harmony.

Preparing for the Technique

Now, I will guide you through a simple yet powerful technique to open your nostrils and balance your breathing instantly. This is an energetic method to activate your vagus nerve and harmonize your parasympathetic and sympathetic systems.

Whenever you focus deeply on the breath—especially on long exhalations through the mouth or nose—you might experience burps or spontaneous releases. These are signs of energy adjustment within your pranic system. Your body releases stored, stagnant air and negative charge as prana rebalances.

The Tapping Technique to Open Nostrils

Let us now begin. Sit comfortably. First, test which nostril is more active using the hand triangle method described earlier. If one nostril is blocked, we will work to open it.

Form your fingers into a gentle tapping position—use three or four fingers together. Now, with soft and loving awareness, begin tapping around the bridge of your nose. This is the nasal cavity area through which breath enters and exits. When this passage is blocked, you unconsciously under-breathe and starve your brain of prana and oxygen.

Tap gently, but continuously, for several minutes.

Next, move to your eye sockets—tap gently around them as well. This area is energetically connected to your sinuses and upper nasal channels. Continue tapping for five, ten, or even twenty minutes. The longer you continue, the more effective it becomes.

This technique can be done multiple times a day. With each round, you will notice that your breathing becomes deeper, clearer, and more natural.

Experiencing the Change

Even if your breathing was fine before starting, after tapping you will notice a remarkable improvement. The airflow will become smoother, the nostrils more open, and your entire face will feel lighter.

When your nostrils open, your brain begins to receive more oxygen and prana. This activates the vagus nerve, improves nervous system regulation, and induces calmness and focus. Your body starts to feel alive again, filled with freshness and lightness.

This technique might seem simple, but it has profound effects on your energy system. It restores the natural rhythm of the breath and rebalances both hemispheres of the brain.

The Science of Prana and Vagus Activation

Whenever you focus consciously on the breath, you stimulate your vagus nerve. The vagus is the primary bridge between your mind and body—it controls heart rate, digestion, and relaxation responses.

By improving the quality of your breathing through this nostril-opening technique, you awaken your vagus nerve and bring your body into a rest-and-digest state. Your entire pranic network becomes harmonized, your brain fog clears, and your mind settles into peace.

Burps, sighs, or yawns may arise during practice—these are signs of energy release. They indicate that prana is moving freely through the system once again.

A Living Demonstration

When I test my own breathing, I find both nostrils equally open, indicating a balanced vagus nerve and the highest quality of breathing. Yet even in this balanced state, when I practice this tapping technique, my breathing becomes even more open, lighter, and fuller. This shows how responsive and alive the human respiratory system is when engaged through energy and awareness.

This technique can be done anywhere—at your desk, before meditation, or before sleep. Within a few minutes, your body and mind will synchronize, and your breathing will become natural and effortless.

Final Guidance

Try this technique with me now. Sit quietly, close your eyes, and begin tapping gently around your nasal cavity and eyes for a few minutes. Feel the air flowing more freely through both nostrils. Sense how your body becomes calm and your thoughts slow down.

When both nostrils open evenly, your breath unites the left and right hemispheres of your brain, creating inner balance and emotional stability. You feel fresh, grounded, and alive.

This is a simple yet powerful way to improve your breathing. Practice it regularly and notice how your clarity, energy, and peace increase day by day.

For deeper transformation or if your breathing is disturbed due to chronic issues in the brain or nervous system, you can reach out for my personal consultation. My team will guide you through personalized Energetic Mastery techniques for your healing journey.

Until then, keep breathing consciously, keep smiling, and remember—breath is life itself.

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