Breath of Fire with Lion’s Paws

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) with a light Neck Lock (Jalandhara Bandha). Make Lion’s Paws with both hands. Curl and clench your fingers tightly like claws, maintaining this tension throughout the practice. Extend both arms out to the sides, parallel to the ground, with palms facing up.

Movement & Breath: In a continuous, rhythmic motion:

• Exhale as you raise both arms and cross the wrists over the crown of your head. Your elbows are bent, and your palms face down.
• Inhale as you bring your arms out and back to the starting position.
• Move rapidly in coordination with the breath, so it becomes a powerful Breath of Fire.
• Alternate which wrist is in front as they cross overhead.