Heart Chakra Breath
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| Types: | Restorative, Seated, Seated & Floor |
| Anatomy: | Core |
| Chakras: | Base, Crown Centre, Heart Centre, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre, Third Eye, Throat Centre |
| Therapy: | Anxiety, Stress |
| Drishti: | Tip Of Nose |
| Dosha: | Kapha, Pitta |
Sit in a comfortable and upright position. Close your eyes. Take a few deep, slow breaths to relax your body and focus your mind. Place your right hand on your heart centre, with your fingers pointing toward the left side of your body. Take a deep inhale through your nose, filling your lungs with air and expanding your belly. Hold your breath for a few seconds, then exhale slowly through your mouth, as if blowing out a candle. As you exhale, imagine that you are releasing any tension or negative emotions from your heart centre. Repeat the cycle of inhaling and exhaling, focusing on the area around your heart. On each inhale, imagine that you are filling your heart centre with love and compassion. On each exhale, imagine that you are releasing any negativity or blockages from your heart centre.
Calming.
A) Practice lying down or in a reclined position. B) Visualize a green light. C) Breathing ratio of 1:2 (inhaling for one count and exhaling for two counts).
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The Heart Chakra Breath is a breathing technique that is used in some spiritual practices, especially in yoga and meditation, to balance and activate the Heart Chakra, which is one of the seven chakras in the body according to some spiritual traditions. The Heart Chakra is located at the centre of the chest and is associated with love, compassion, empathy, and emotional balance.
Here’s how to do the Heart Chakra Breath:
Sit in a comfortable and upright position, with your spine straight and your hands resting on your knees or in your lap.
Close your eyes and take a few deep, slow breaths to relax your body and focus your mind.
Place your right hand on your heart centre, with your fingers pointing toward the left side of your body.
Take a deep inhale through your nose, filling your lungs with air and expanding your belly.
Hold your breath for a few seconds, then exhale slowly through your mouth, as if blowing out a candle. As you exhale, imagine that you are releasing any tension or negative emotions from your heart centre.
Repeat the cycle of inhaling and exhaling, focusing on the area around your heart. On each inhale, imagine that you are filling your heart centre with love, compassion, and positive energy. On each exhale, imagine that you are releasing any negativity or blockages from your heart centre.
Continue the Heart Chakra Breath for several minutes, or until you feel a sense of balance and harmony in your heart centre.
Here are some modifications for the Heart Chakra Breath:
Hand placement: For individuals who have difficulty reaching their heart centre with their right hand, they can place their left hand on their chest instead.
Slower pace: Some individuals may find it difficult to hold their breath for a few seconds. In such cases, they can simply take a deep inhale through their nose, followed by a long, slow exhale through their mouth. This can be repeated several times, focusing on the area around the heart.
Body position: For individuals who have difficulty sitting upright, they can practice the Heart Chakra Breath lying down or in a reclined position. This can help to reduce any discomfort or pain they may experience while sitting.
Visualization: Some individuals may find it helpful to visualize a green light, which is associated with the Heart Chakra, entering their body as they inhale, and any negative energy leaving their body as they exhale. This can help to deepen the practice and enhance its benefits.
Breathing ratio: For individuals who are comfortable with more advanced practice, they can try a breathing ratio of 1:2, which involves inhaling for one count and exhaling for two counts. This can help to enhance the relaxation response and promote emotional balance.
By modifying the technique, individuals can still experience the many benefits of this powerful practice.
