This is a simple yet powerful breathing technique. Alternate nostril breathing can help to settle the mind, body and ease any emotions that are coming up or are currently triggering you. This is a powerful tool to help ease racing thoughts if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, having trouble falling asleep or feeling energetically out of alignment. Benefits of alternate nostril breathing include: improving focus, supporting our lungs and respiratory functions, restores balance in the left and right hemispheres of the brain, rejuvenates the nervous system to reduce stress and removes toxins.