Shifted Pixie Further Pranayama's are specific breathing techniques that utilize the rhythm and depth of your breath to affect and manage different states of health,
Of consciousness and emotion.
And the mind follows the breath.
So when we practice pranayama on a regular basis,
We can more easily control our thoughts and emotions and then decrease our physical and emotional reactions to stress.
Therefore this releases our need for an addictive substance or behavior.
So the first one that I'm going to share with you is one that I did in my live event on the New Moon on February 11th.
This if you remember is taking seven deep breaths and after each breath we're going to hold the breath.
So this practice is amazing when you're really tired or your mind is overactive.
So when you feel exhausted and need something to pick you up,
Then just rely on your breath.
So we'll be inhaling and holding the breath and then after the hold you're exhaling and letting it out really slowly.
This will boost and circulate your oxygen and then lift you up.
So it's going to elevate your mood,
Elevate your energy and just all around give you a good feeling.
So let's start now.
Close down your eyes and if it feels comfortable for you,
Even if it's slightly uncomfortable,
Bring your eyes to gaze up between your eyebrows.
Just between your eyebrows and a little bit above,
This is called the brow point center or Ajna chakra.
And so by resting the eyes in this position,
It helps to create a one-pointed focus of our attention and it also allows the optic nerves behind the eyes to stimulate the pituitary gland which is the master gland of the brain and regulates many functions of the body.
And this is going to again bring an alertness to our awareness.
So with your eyes closed down,
Maybe you just want to take a couple breaths,
Just settle into the practice.
And this is very short.
So this is kind of like one of those put it in your back pocket for your emergency uplifting,
Energizing moments throughout your day.
So it's always good to have a really nice exhale breath completely.
And then we'll begin inhaling through your nose,
Filling up your belly,
Ribs,
Chest,
Back and throat and then suspending the breath at the top,
Softening your shoulders,
Relaxing your jaw and just holding.
Keep going.
Allow the lower part of your spine to soften and the back of your neck to align with the rest of your spine by dropping the chin slightly and exhale very slowly out through the nose.
And again,
Let's inhale,
Filling up all the spaces and pausing at the top to soften your shoulders and jaw.
Allow the spine to stack vertebrae on top of vertebrae,
Chin dropped.
And holding,
Suspending the breath.
Then when we do this,
Our mind comes into balance.
We become centered.
And exhale.
Inhale and hold and soften.
And exhale.
Let's continue.
Inhale.
Pause.
As you exhale,
Allow your breath to suspend time and space and bring balance.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Inhale.
Suspend the breath.
Exhale.
Last one.
Breathe in slowly and deeply.
Suspend the breath.
And exhale.
And now just allow your natural rhythm of breath to come into balance.
Allow your breath to come back in.
In and out.
And pay attention to the subtle shifts in your energy and in your being.
Sometimes you won't recognize much.
And other times you will.
But know that this is a divine self-care practice to take care of your needs as you need them.
So when you're craving,
When you're stressed,
When your mind is overactive,
When you're feeling exhausted,
Practice this breath.
So seven big deep inhales and holding for as long as feels comfortable without making yourself dizzy.
And allow your intuitive mind to lead the way as opposed to the monkey mind.
Enjoy flowing with the present moment,
The presence of flow.
And know that life is very simple.
It can be.
And pave the way for your own knowledge.
Sat Naam,
Namaste,
And so much love to you beautiful beings.
