Microcosmic Orbit Breathing
Overview
Begin with Belly Breathing, settling into a relaxed breath and posture. Place the tip of your tongue lightly at the roof of the mouth just behind the front teeth. Beginning at the bottom of the torso, imagine a ball of light. As you inhale, bring the ball of light up the front of the torso, over the head, and as you exhale follow the light down the back of the spine. This completes one cycle. Continue this orbital breathing process with a natural relaxed breathing. After spending some time with the flow going in one direction, reverse the flow of the breath and light so that it goes up the back / spine on inhalation, over the head, and on exhalation, down the front. As the light moves around the orbit you may notice that it appears to move more freely in one direction than the other or that there are subtle disruptions or ‘bumps’ along the way of the breath. Practicing this technique over time results in a smooth flow of breath in both directions. Should your mind wander slowly and gently bring it back to watching the light’s orbit synchronized with the breath.
Frequency
Practice as a compliment to Diaphragmatic or Intimacy Breathing. Five to ten minutes to begin with, or whatever is comfortable. Lengthen the time as appropriate. If the flow is smoother in one direction than the other, consider spending extra time with the flow that is not so ‘smooth’ thereby performing additional cleansing and balancing. Let your intuition to guide you.
Posture
Standing, walking, lying down or sitting.
Benefits
Self healing breath for reducing stress, balancing the mind body and emotions and replenishing your energy.
Overview
Begin with Belly Breathing, settling into a relaxed breath and posture. Place the tip of your tongue lightly at the roof of the mouth just behind the front teeth. Beginning at the bottom of the torso, imagine a ball of light. As you inhale, bring the ball of light up the front of the torso, over the head, and as you exhale follow the light down the back of the spine. This completes one cycle. Continue this orbital breathing process with a natural relaxed breathing. After spending some time with the flow going in one direction, reverse the flow of the breath and light so that it goes up the back / spine on inhalation, over the head, and on exhalation, down the front. As the light moves around the orbit you may notice that it appears to move more freely in one direction than the other or that there are subtle disruptions or ‘bumps’ along the way of the breath. Practicing this technique over time results in a smooth flow of breath in both directions. Should your mind wander slowly and gently bring it back to watching the light’s orbit synchronized with the breath.
Frequency
Practice as a compliment to Diaphragmatic or Intimacy Breathing. Five to ten minutes to begin with, or whatever is comfortable. Lengthen the time as appropriate. If the flow is smoother in one direction than the other, consider spending extra time with the flow that is not so ‘smooth’ thereby performing additional cleansing and balancing. Let your intuition to guide you.
Posture
Standing, walking, lying down or sitting.
Benefits
Self healing breath for reducing stress, balancing the mind body and emotions and replenishing your energy.