"Prana, the vital breath, is born of
the Self. Like a person and his
shadow, the Self and the Prana are
inseparable. Prana enters the body
at birth, so the desires of the mind,
continuing from past lives can be fulfilled."
There is a well-known saying that "breath is life." When
the breathing process ceases, life is quickly extinguished; yet people take
breathing very much for granted. When a baby is born, the first breath is
vital. If there is any obstacle or delay, the child will die. At the other end
of life, the last breath marks the individual's departure to another dimension.
Between the points of birth and death, there is constant breathing, which in
most people are totally unconscious.
The Yoga teachings stress the supreme importance of breath.
According to ancient Yogic texts, the average healthy adult takes 21,600
breaths during the course of a complete day and night. This means an overall
average of fifteen breaths per minute, or one breath every four seconds. In fact,
a person generally breathes less frequently when at rest and more rapidly
during extreme exertion.
Love-making produces an increase in the rate of breathing,
comparable to the effect of a hard run or prolonged jogging. A particularly
energetic burst of love-making creates all the physical symptoms of an athletic
breakthrough; the heart pounds and the blood rushes through the veins. Eastern
mystic teachings stress the value of prolonged lovemaking in conjunction with
deep and controlled breathing.
According to Yogic tradition, life expectancy is linked to the
frequency of breathing. This certainly seems to be true of reptiles and mammals; the
tortoise breathes very slowly and lives long, whereas the mouse breathes fast
and has a very short life. According to the Gheranda Samhita, a Yogic
sourcebook of the medieval period, "By decreasing the frequency of
breath, there takes place an increase of life energy; by increasing the
breathing rate, life energy is decreased."
Another important Hindu text, the Shiva Samhita, states: "The
body of the person practicing the regulation of breath becomes harmoniously
developed, emits sweet scent, and becomes strong and beautiful. The
wise practitioner surely destroys all his Karma, whether acquired in this life
or in the past, through the regulation of breath." Many Yogis devote
themselves exclusively to gaining conscious control of the breathing function,
believing that by doing so, they can become masters of their destiny.
Right now, without changing your normal breathing, place one hand
on the region of the abdomen, just below the solar plexus. See whether your
breathing reaches down that far and notice whether the abdomen is distended on
completion of inhalation. Natural breathing should work this way, with
the lower region protruding as the breath is drawn in and contracting as it is
expelled. However, most people breathe contrary to a natural way.
Generally, the breath is drawn in only to the region of the chest. Also, many
people breathe only through the mouth, instead of through the nose, and
under physical exertion, they pant through the open mouth. The long-term effect
of such breathing is a loss of the ability to concentrate, physical debility
and heart trouble.
Tantric teachings declare that if lovers breathe in an unnatural
way and exert themselves excessively, there is a real danger of premature
aging, impotence, inability to climax, emotional and mental problems, as well as
general physical debility. Both Tantric and Taoist texts emphasize that love-breathing
should preferably be deep, from the diaphragm, through the nose, with the
consciousness focused on the assimilation and retention of life energy.
How to
breathe correctly?
First, be aware of the natural division of the breathing process.
It has three parts: the in-breath, the retention, and the out-breath. The
in-breath should be natural and never forced; air should flow into the body as
a result of the expansion of the abdomen. When the breath is retained, the
lower part of the body should take the shape of a pot; the Yoga term for
this is kumbhak, meaning "container." The retention of
breath is the point of greatest potency. During this period the inhaled air is
partly absorbed by the lungs, vitalizing the whole body. The out-breath or
exhalation rids the system of waste and surplus products.
Tantric teachings advise that during inhalation one should imagine oneself absorbing the life-giving energies of Brahma (Brahma is said to be the creator of the whole universe). During retention, one should focus on extracting the life force of the air and circulating it through the whole body. During exhalation one should imagine all negativity, physical ailments or tension leaving the body and returning to the earth for purification.
These three parts of the breathing process should interact
smoothly, without any harsh or jerky movements. Furthermore, one should
cultivate mental awareness of the movement of breath in and out of the body. It
is the conscious retention of breath that is the most crucial element.
Conscious breath retention strengthens the circulation and reinforces the
subtle connections among all parts of the body.
the yoga helps me to go back to my breath and feel it deeper in every movement
The healing
Breath
The complete breath—conscious inhalation, retention, and exhalation—is the first step toward using the breathing function as a means of Liberation. Having established a healthy and harmonious pattern of breath, one can then advance to specific breathing rhythms. The healing breath, for example, a ratio of inhalation to retention is 1:4:2, retention lasting four times as long as inhalation, and exhalation lasting twice as long as inhalation.
The in-breath establishes the measure for determining the other two time periods. At first, make the period of inhalation slightly longer than normal and proportion the periods of retention and exhalation accordingly. Then gradually increase the measure of inhalation, adjusting to it the periods of the other parts. The result of this practice is a slowing down of the breathing process, which relaxes and heals both body and mind.
Never practice the technique of the healing breath to the point of physical strain. If you feel dizzy or tired, or if your heart starts beating rapidly, you are overdoing the practice, so make it easier. The aim of all Yogic breathing exercises is, ultimately, the prolongation of retention, which leads to supernormal powers and the "burning up" of all Karmas.
Breath and Tantra
Any couple wishing to experience the ecstasies of Tantric love should first develop the complete breath until it becomes totally natural. Then the healing breath should be practiced, so the vital and subtle channels of the body are purified and strengthened. This prevents physical or emotional damage from the high intensity and energy levels of Tantric love.
One of the most important aspects of sexual union is the sharing of a breathing experience, for emotions are directly linked to the breath. True physical love produces a total convergence of the breath rhythms of the couple. This experience holds the key to tremendous power. Various other breathing techniques are also helpful in preparing a couple for Tantric lovemaking. One secret technique, known as the Crow-beak, consists of rolling the sides of the tongue inward and protruding it slightly, all the while inhaling air through the tongue and letting it fill the "pot" of the lungs and lower diaphragm. Retain for as long as possible and then exhale through both nostrils. According to the Shiva Samhita, "When a person drinks air through the Crow-beak at both the times of early morning and evening twilight, all diseases or physical weaknesses are destroyed. This practice leads to the powers of clairvoyance and other miraculous abilities."😊
Prana and Apana
Yoga traditions constantly refer to a fivefold division of breath, called Prana (life force). It is said that just as a king employs officials to rule over the different portions of his kingdom, so the original Prana contains four other Pranas, each assigned to rule over a specific bodily function. Of these five subtle breaths, the original Prana, which is upward moving, and the Apana, which is downward moving, are particularly important. Tantric Yoga aims to reverse the flow of these two life currents, causing them to combine and bring about a total transformation of the psycho-organism.
Exercise
-Imagine the air entering through the nostrils as if it were a fluid less dense than water. Draw it into the body by creating a pot shape in the lower abdomen.
-When the process of inhalation is complete, switch to the retention and imagine that all the bodily openings (ears, eyes, nose, mouth, anus, etc.) are sealed. Imagine the air dividing into five parts, taking on the nature of the Five Great Elements (space, air, fire, water, and earth) and nourishing the different parts of the body. During the period of conscious retention try to extract only the best parts of the inhaled breath.
-Then switch to exhalation and imagine all impurities, negativities, or physical ailments leaving the body and returning to the earth for regeneration. 💗
Breath control is vital to the correct practice of Tantric or Taoist love-techniques. Breathing exercises should never be practiced immediately after a meal or after heavy exertion. Generally, it is best to introduce conscious awareness of breathing into your life gradually. Don't be afraid of the power of breath; rather, learn to use it carefully. With the breath as your ally, ecstasy is within the reach of you and your partner.
If you want to know more or if you have a question, please write to me in the comment below. Soon I will write a new post about other types of Pranayama breathing techniques that you can try.
Namaste 🤍
Aviv
The complete breath—conscious inhalation, retention, and exhalation—is the first step toward using the breathing function as a means of Liberation. Having established a healthy and harmonious pattern of breath, one can then advance to specific breathing rhythms. The healing breath, for example, a ratio of inhalation to retention is 1:4:2, retention lasting four times as long as inhalation, and exhalation lasting twice as long as inhalation.
The in-breath establishes the measure for determining the other two time periods. At first, make the period of inhalation slightly longer than normal and proportion the periods of retention and exhalation accordingly. Then gradually increase the measure of inhalation, adjusting to it the periods of the other parts. The result of this practice is a slowing down of the breathing process, which relaxes and heals both body and mind.
Never practice the technique of the healing breath to the point of physical strain. If you feel dizzy or tired, or if your heart starts beating rapidly, you are overdoing the practice, so make it easier. The aim of all Yogic breathing exercises is, ultimately, the prolongation of retention, which leads to supernormal powers and the "burning up" of all Karmas.
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Breath and Tantra
Any couple wishing to experience the ecstasies of Tantric love should first develop the complete breath until it becomes totally natural. Then the healing breath should be practiced, so the vital and subtle channels of the body are purified and strengthened. This prevents physical or emotional damage from the high intensity and energy levels of Tantric love.
One of the most important aspects of sexual union is the sharing of a breathing experience, for emotions are directly linked to the breath. True physical love produces a total convergence of the breath rhythms of the couple. This experience holds the key to tremendous power. Various other breathing techniques are also helpful in preparing a couple for Tantric lovemaking. One secret technique, known as the Crow-beak, consists of rolling the sides of the tongue inward and protruding it slightly, all the while inhaling air through the tongue and letting it fill the "pot" of the lungs and lower diaphragm. Retain for as long as possible and then exhale through both nostrils. According to the Shiva Samhita, "When a person drinks air through the Crow-beak at both the times of early morning and evening twilight, all diseases or physical weaknesses are destroyed. This practice leads to the powers of clairvoyance and other miraculous abilities."😊
Prana and Apana
Yoga traditions constantly refer to a fivefold division of breath, called Prana (life force). It is said that just as a king employs officials to rule over the different portions of his kingdom, so the original Prana contains four other Pranas, each assigned to rule over a specific bodily function. Of these five subtle breaths, the original Prana, which is upward moving, and the Apana, which is downward moving, are particularly important. Tantric Yoga aims to reverse the flow of these two life currents, causing them to combine and bring about a total transformation of the psycho-organism.
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| @primavera.yoga |
Exercise
-Imagine the air entering through the nostrils as if it were a fluid less dense than water. Draw it into the body by creating a pot shape in the lower abdomen.
-When the process of inhalation is complete, switch to the retention and imagine that all the bodily openings (ears, eyes, nose, mouth, anus, etc.) are sealed. Imagine the air dividing into five parts, taking on the nature of the Five Great Elements (space, air, fire, water, and earth) and nourishing the different parts of the body. During the period of conscious retention try to extract only the best parts of the inhaled breath.
-Then switch to exhalation and imagine all impurities, negativities, or physical ailments leaving the body and returning to the earth for regeneration. 💗
Breath control is vital to the correct practice of Tantric or Taoist love-techniques. Breathing exercises should never be practiced immediately after a meal or after heavy exertion. Generally, it is best to introduce conscious awareness of breathing into your life gradually. Don't be afraid of the power of breath; rather, learn to use it carefully. With the breath as your ally, ecstasy is within the reach of you and your partner.
If you want to know more or if you have a question, please write to me in the comment below. Soon I will write a new post about other types of Pranayama breathing techniques that you can try.
Namaste 🤍
Aviv
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