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Sudarshan Kriya : How The Magic Unfolds

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Take vajrasana position. Place hands on hips with
Spine firm, eyes closed. elbows firm. Spine firm,
CHANNELS Take long breaths in, eyes closed. Breathe in,
count till eight. Exhale count till four. Hold breath,
Current Affairs slowly, count till eight. count till four. Exhale,
Regulate this for a while. count till four. This position
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Relax face, and breathe. is to expand the base of
the lungs.
De-Classified You can increase pace of
breathing for a while.
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Bouquets & Bricks Place arms in front of Place arms on shoulder
chest with fingertips blades with fingers
Business & Economy touching. Spine firm, eyes spread. Inside of arms
closed. Breathe in, hold, must touch ears. Breathe
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breathe out. Count four at in, hold, exhale. Count
each stage. This is to four each time. This will
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expand middle lungs. de-stress back and top of
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MADE DANGEROUSLY Bhastrika Pranayam. Move arms up and down, inhaling when arms are up,
PUBLIC exhaling when arms are down. Breathe rapidly. Do 30-50 breaths. Pause and
The Making of a repeat two more times. Breathe very fast. Slow down after third round. Chant
Paper Om three times and move into meditation.
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