Shamanic Breathworks | Amazonian Breathing Technique

CAUTION: This is an intense shamanic exercise that works with hyperventilation to promote a fast and intense inner connection. The amazonian shamans use this forgotten breath technique to induce deep and profound journeys to comune with the gods. Breathe in beats as long as you can, stop to recover if necessary, and then return to the intense breath routine on your time. Respect your own limits! With more practice this technique can get you deeper and deeper into a state of pure ecstasy.

Transcript

Sit comfortably,

Close your eyes and connect with the flame that burns in your chest.

The flame of our ancestors,

The flame that gives life to life,

Beating like a drum in your heart.

You will do the shamanic breathing,

Where we will take two quick and deep inhales through your nose and one exhalation through your mouth,

Just letting there leave your lungs by the action of gravity and the weight of your chest.

Let's breath together,

Just follow the breathing sounds.

So,

Breath in deeply,

Filling up all your lungs capacity,

Hold the air in your lungs and contract your pelvic floor muscles,

The same muscles you use to hold back the urge to go to the bathroom.

Squeeze,

Hold,

Squeeze,

Squeeze,

Hold and now exhale all the air,

Let your head drop forward,

Chin touch your chest and just hold the breath out of your lungs and stay in that space in silence for a few moments.

Stay present to the shapes,

Sparkles,

Colors,

Patterns,

Visions,

Images that maybe happen in the space behind your closed eyes.

When you can't hold your breath any longer,

Just go back to your natural smooth flow of breath.

Be present to the sensations in your body,

Maybe your body is bubbling with energy right now,

Maybe your body is vibrating right now,

It's warm,

Maybe you feel shivers through your spine,

Maybe you feel a little light-headed,

It's okay,

Calm all sensations,

Just immerse yourself in the vast finite universe behind your eyes in space,

Just be in this space in silence.