We need more heart. We say in Kundalini Yoga, that the heart has the power of 108 suns. So, just think about that solar power is living within you, breathing within you, beating within you, every second of every minute of every hour.” Amanda leads us through 2 breathing exercises to feel more balanced and activate your inner energy.

Explanation

In this sphere of Kundalini yoga, your right side is also what we call our solar side, meaning that it holds the body’s sun energy. This breath is really going to activate that sun energy, that inner heat, warmth, will power, action, and courage. It is a practice that we can all incorporate into a small portion of our daily routine thanks to its simplicity.

Step by Step

1. Start by closing your left nostril off with your left thumb
2. Close your eyes, focusing towards your mid-brow point
3. Begin breathing long, slow and depth breaths through your right nostril
4. This will begin engaging your solar side
5. Take long and deep breaths for as long as you need to, remembering to appreciate and feel the warmth and accomplishment coming from this type of breath

Explanation

The next and final exercise is called the Breath of Fire and it is a very powerful breathing technique that really pushes our body into a balanced state. If you are pregnant or on your period that you should instead take long and deep breaths here. The Breath of Fire activates and ignites your inner fire, solar plexus, and heart and is a wonderful way of creating more energy in your body. If you are are new to Breath of Fire, don’t worry so much as to the speed of it but the depth of the breath.

Step by Step

1. Come seated cross-legged with a tall spine
2. Tuck your chin into your chest a little bit
3. Place your hands in Gyan Mudra, with your index finger and thumb joined together and your other fingers pointing straight up
4. Close your eyes
5. Begin breathing with an equal inhale through the nose and equal exhale through the nose
6. Practice for a few minutes everyday