| Step | Name | Description | Key Effect | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Ujjayi (Victorious Breath) | A slow, conscious breath with a soft constriction at the base of the throat, creating a gentle hissing sound. | Calms the nervous system, increases lung capacity, and enhances internal awareness. | | 2 | Bhastrika (Bellows Breath) | A phase of rapid, forceful, and rhythmic breathing through the nose, often accompanied by arm movements. | Energizes the body, clears the mind, and increases vitality. | | 3 | OM Chanting | The sacred syllable "OM" is chanted three times with a long, deep exhalation. | Creates a powerful internal vibration, deepens concentration, and connects one to the universal consciousness. | | 4 | Sudarshan Kriya (The Main Practice) | The core practice involving cyclical breathing patterns at slow (approx. 20 breaths/min), medium (40-50 breaths/min), and fast (60-80 breaths/min) rhythms. | Harmonizes the body, mind, and emotions, leading to a state of profound stillness and heightened awareness. |
Listen to the audio and follow the guided instructions for breathing and mantra repetition.
Flushes out deep-seated cellular toxins through breath.
The techniques are tailored to your physical condition. Effectiveness: You learn the precise rhythm and method.
The audio features the recorded voice of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar or authorized Art of Living teachers leading the three distinct rhythms of the breath (slow, medium, and fast).
