BASIC BREATH SERIES
How to do it
Sit down in a comfortable meditative posture.
1.- Close the right nostril with the right thumb. The rest of the fingers are pointing up to the sky like antennas. Start Long Deep Breathing and continue for 3 min. To finish, inhale and hold for 10 sec.
2.- Repeat #1 on the left side. Perform Long Deep Breathing for 3 min. To finish, inhale and hold for 10 sec.
3.- Inhale through the left nostril and exhale through the right nostril, using the right thumb and pinky alternately. Continue for 3 min.
4.- Repeat #3 in the other side for 3 min.
5.- Place hands in Gyan Mudra, with the thumbs and index fingers touching, the hands on the knees, and the elbows straight. Start Breath of Fire. Concentrate on the brow point. Continue with regular powerful breath for 7 1/2 min. Inhale, circulate the energy.6.- Relax or meditate for 5 min.
7.- Chant Long “Sat Nam“.
Benefits
- Balances both hemispheres of the brain. Good practice before an invigorating Yoga set.
- Opens pranic channels.
- Clears the mind.
- Strengthens the nervous system.
- Creates calmness.
- Energizes. Quick lift!