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Breathing: An overlooked miracle

How is your breathing right now?

When was the last time you brought your attention to your breath? If these two questions prompted you to pause and focus on your breath, then this article is for you. Breathing is often overlooked as a secondary function of our lives until we find ourselves out of breath. However, without breath, we cease to exist. The quality of our breath significantly impacts our wellness and wellbeing.

During times of stress, our breath tends to become short and shallow, affecting our body’s endocrine system and hormone release. By consciously inhaling and exhaling deeply, we can feel more at ease, alert, and comfortable. Deep breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, has been shown to release pain and soothe soreness in the body.

In our hectic lives, finding time for self-care and wellbeing can seem challenging. However, incorporating simple Kundalini Yoga exercises, such as the Breath of Fire technique, can have profound benefits. This rapid pumping of the navel helps strengthen abdominal muscles, stimulate the digestive system, and improve concentration and focus. Kundalini Yoga, known as the yoga of awareness, not only teaches beneficial breathing techniques but also helps balance the endocrine system for optimal hormonal function.

By incorporating these simple yoga practices into your routine, you can enhance your overall wellness and respond to stress with calmness and compassion. Join the upcoming Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training to learn more about the foundations of breathing and other aspects of this transformative style of yoga. Remember, breath is the key to life and your best life. Start where you are and move forward on your journey to improved wellness and wellbeing.

References

Bee, S. M. (2019). Diaphragmatic breathing:  why it is the secret weapon against chronic pain? ” mayo clinic connect. Retrieved August 31, 2022, from https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/adult-pain-medicine/newsfeed-post/diaphragmatic-breathing-why-it-is-the-secret-weapon-against-chronic-pain/

Khalasa, Sat Purkh Kaur Khalasa, Editor. I Am A Woman: Creative, Sacred & Invincible, Kundalini Research Institute, Santa Cruz, NM, 2009, pp. 148–148.

3HO, Breath of Fire. (2021, September 22). 3HO. Retrieved August 31, 2022, from 3ho

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Is Kundalini Yoga and Kundalini snake (energy) the same?

Is Kundalini Yoga and Kundalini snake (energy) the same?

The Vedic and Tantric writings, which are one of the oldest in the world, state that the Kundalini snake is curled up at the base of the spine when is asleep. It sits there, at the level of the coccyx until it is awakened. According to the Vedic and Tantric writings, the Kundalini snake is described as a pulsating light, red in color, that climbs up into our physical body.

When the Kundalini awakens, it climbs up along energy channels that are part of our energetic anatomy. Since energy is vibration and information, the Kundalini brings the energy of the body, mind, and soul in a movement.

Kundalini Yoga is a technology that allows you to experience Kundalini snake (energy) awakening.

The Kundalini energy moves initially through the energy channels that run along the spine; these channels are named Nadis. While this happens, the chakras “turn-on”, in other words, become activated.

When and while this happens, Kundalini energy passes three nodes or “Granthis” which are nodes in a canal. These nodes stored certain life lessons.

Once we have learned the lessons stored in our Granthis, the Kundalini energy can continue flowing its way.

What type of life lessons are we talking about?

It could be issues from the past which are stored in our chakras and could also form blockages there. As we allow emotions, question ideas, and face physical problems we have ignored; the Kundalini energy can continue its flow.

Where is the Kundalini energy going or flowing to?

When we work on being open to the lessons in our granthis and activate our chakras, we become aware of hidden problems and can tackle them easier.

As Kundalini eventually reaches the top of our head and penetrates the “crown chakra” we reach the state of enlightenment. This can be achieved by meditation and Kundalini Yoga practice.

7 chakras we usually know in yoga are located along the spinal cord. It’s so because the flow of energy along the spine is intensified due to the 3 main nadis Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna.

Each of the 7 chakras is represented by the lotus flower having a certain number of petals. In a chakra, the number of petals of the lotus flower shows different small Nadis (nadikas) meeting at that chakra. The vibratory sound of a particular chakra is determined by the intensity of Prana flowing through nadis forming chakra. And this sound is represented by a Sanskrit letter written on petals of a particular chakra.