Nabhi Kriya For Prana-Apana

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This Kundalini Yoga kriya harmonizes the body’s vital energy (prana) and elimination energy (apana) by focusing on the Navel Point or Manipura (Third Chakra) and the Heart Center. This practice is believed to promote overall well-being, including increased strength, improved digestion, abdominal toning, a lifted mood, and the development of healing energy flow in the hands.

1. Life Nerve Stretch Variation

Posture & Mudra: Sit comfortably with your right leg extended and your left foot resting against the inside of your right thigh. Fold forward over the right leg. Clasp the big toe of your right foot with both index fingers and thumbs, applying pressure against the nail and the soft fleshy pad of the toe. Gently pull back on the toe while maintaining a straight spine and Jalandhar Bandha (Neck Lock).

Movement & Breath: Breath of Fire.

Duration: Continue for 1-2 minutes. Inhale, switch legs, and repeat for another 1-2 minutes.

Ending: Inhale, exhale, and relax.

Comment:This exercise is believed to open the lungs, balance the aura, and stimulate the pituitary gland.

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