Aloha Everyone,
The Pingala
energy on the right side of the body is the sun energy. It is active, masculine, and hot physical
energy. The Pingala energy increases the Pranic energy that revitalizes the
body.
TECHNIQUE:
1) Sit in a comfortable pose. Elongate your spine. Eyes closed
2) Right hand – bend index finger and middle
finger, press them into the palm of your hand, extend the thumb, using ring
finger and pinky close the left nostril. Left hand – Drona
Mudra (palm facing down on your left knee)
3) With a long, slow, deep breath, gently inhale
only through your right nostril using count of four.
4) Follow with a long, slow, complete exhalation
through the right nostril using count of 6 - 8.
5) Begin to notice new supply of oxygen in your
body and removal of carbon dioxide from your body.
6) Imagine that your blood is being purified of
toxins. Experience and be mindful of
your energy level rising.
7) Repeat
the cycle of inhaling and exhaling for a total of eight times. For beginners,
start with 1 minute. You can eventually
increase up to 31 minutes.
BENEFITS:
- Increase the body temperature,
helps removes the Kafa (mucus) imbalance.
- Regular practice - used for
weight loss
- Prana increases in the body,
increases the vitality
- Fights depression, low energy
- Effective for stress management
CAUTIONS:
Should be
done in class under a guidance of a teacher or experienced yoga students only
Do not force
your breathing. Do not over do. Anyone who
had recent surgeries including brain, heart, abdominal, etc. make sure to
consult your doctor first.
Namaste -- Cathi
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