Dear Acharya Shree,

I read of the semi lunar breathing technique in the yoga upanishads (alternatively breathing in one nostril, holding four times long, and exhaling through the other twice the time of the inhalation, without forcing), and was wondering:

The text says this pracise brings light to the body, good health and psychic powers, and has to be practised four times a day up to eighty cycles for three months.
If I practise half an hour a day, how much time will I have to wait to see the results, especially health improvements and strength?

Will it bring, because it brings sattva, knowledge, happiness, freedom, or even samadhi?

I hope you can shed light on this important practise that I don't understand much, yet I have tried it a bit and seen good results on the nervous system.

Thank you

This system of breathing, if you do it really right, it can clear ida/pingala channels. If done correctly, you will see results within 6 months. The question is, are you doing it right or under guidance?

Acharya Shree

Though I do it alone (and so not as good as with proper guidance), I think I do it quite
good now (back straight and no forcing). Thank you for your answer, clear as usual, and attention.