Breathing
Lesson Five

The Revitalizing Breath

 

 

 

The Revitalizing Breath is also called the “Complete Breath” or the “Basic Breath.”  Care must be taken to align the body correctly for the full benefit to be gained.

 

Stand straight or sit upright, making sure that the spine is as straight as possible.

 

Begin by inhaling through the nostrils, inhaling steadily and not too slowly.  Breathe deeply into the abdomen, filling the lower part of the lungs, then the middle part and then the upper part.  As you reach the full end of the breath, the abdomen will begin to pull up slightly.  Keep the arms and hands in a state of tension and buttocks locked below the spine.

 

Hold the breath for about  30 seconds then exhale vigorously through the teeth, lips placed as if you are about to whistle.  Do not allow the chest to slump, hold the chest firmly extended and draw the abdomen in and upwards as if you are pressing the air from the body. 

 

Inhale and relax the chest, the head with chin near chest in a reverential pose.  Do some regular breaths until you are ready to repeat the Revitalizing Breath.  Be aware as you rest a while that you are drawing in the Energy of the Divine; the Life Force.

 

In your mind, say some affirmations to guide the process and mind-body connection to wellness and vitality.