March 27, 1995
This exercise helps to balance the diaphragm and combat mental fatigue. It rejuvenates the blood flow to the brain and stimulates the movement of cerebrospinal fluid. Additionally, it supports the liver, navel, spleen, and lymphatic system.
1. Balancing Breath
Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) with the elbows bent and the forearms straight out in front of the body, parallel to the floor. The right palm faces down and the left palm faces up.
Movement & Breath:
- Inhale in 8 parts and exhale in 8 parts through the nose. On each stroke of the breath, alternatively move the hands up and down approximately 6-8 inches. Breathe powerfully. Continue for 3 minutes.
- Then change the hand position so that the left palm faces downward and the right palm faces upward. Continue for 3 minutes more.
- Then change the hand position again so that the left palm faces up and the right palm faces down. Continue for 3 minutes more.
Eyes/Drishti: Closed.
Duration: 9 minutes total.
