Melanie Santos

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Long Deep Breathing — Pranayama Breathwork for Recalibration + Vitality

Long Deep Breathing is a powerful pranayama practice that offers numerous benefits for your physical, mental, and energetic well-being:

  • Activates and Clears Nerve Channels — This technique helps to open and clear the nerve channels in the body, promoting overall health and vitality.

  • Increases Flow of Prana — By enhancing the flow of prana (life force or divine energy), Long Deep Breathing revitalizes your entire being.

  • Reduces Toxin Build-Up — This practice effectively reduces the accumulation of toxins in the lungs, supporting respiratory health.

  • Stimulates Endorphin Production — Engaging in Long Deep Breathing stimulates the release of endorphins, which can be particularly beneficial for combating depression and enhancing mood.

  • Revitalizes Your Magnetic Field — Filling your lungs to capacity not only invigorates you physically but also readjusts your magnetic field and aura, giving you a significant boost in manifestation and attracting positive energy.

You can choose to do as little as one long deep breath in a moment of stress or make it a daily 3, 5, or 11-minute practice. Either way, incorporating Long, Deep Breathing into your daily sadhana or routine can improve your overall mind, body, spirit well-being, and energetic presence.

Long Deep Breathing Instructions

  • Utilizes the full lung capacity: Abdominal (lower), chest (middle), clavicular (upper)

  • Abdominal Breath: Focus on the lower lung expansion. Keep the navel retracted

  • Chest Breath: Inhale slowly with chest muscles, emphasizing expansion and contraction

  • Clavicular Breath: Expand the shoulders and collarbone. Keep the abdomen tight and chest lifted

  • Combine All: Practice Long Deep Breathing by integrating abdominal, chest, and clavicular breaths.

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