Act, Don’t React

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January 17, 2000

This kriya is said to cultivate a calm, contained, and proactive state of being, allowing you to choose actions thoughtfully, rather than reacting impulsively. The whistling inhale draws in vital pranic energy, while the Cannon Fire exhale powerfully expels unneeded energies, cleansing and renewing your system.

Practicing this kriya daily can strengthen your connection to Pavan Guru (the wisdom of the breath) and enhance your ability to value your breath, environment, and projection. Over time, this respect for your own life force may be reflected in the respect others show you.

Practicing this kriya daily for 11 minutes is said to create significant shifts in your personality and perception, helping you remain grounded and in control. It also deepens your connection to the pranic life force, supporting creativity, clarity, and self-mastery. Over time, you may notice enhanced self-respect, inner calm, and reciprocal respect from those around you.

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