Immune System Booster

Inner Sun Meditation

April 15, 1986

This meditation is designed to strengthen your immune system and fight off illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria.

Your immune system is closely linked to your nervous system, emotions, and glands. Chronic negative emotions like anger and self-doubt weaken the immune system. This meditation uses Breath of Fire to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and right brain hemisphere, areas associated with regulating emotions and immune function.

What to Expect:

  • As your body adjusts, you may experience a range of emotions. This is normal;  continue the practice.
  • Over time, you may feel lighter, more energized, and optimistic – all signs of a stronger immune system.
  • Keep your head covered during practice to avoid headaches.

Illustration of Jerry sitting in easy pose covering right nostril and left hand in Surya mudra. Practice JR - SI - 16 of Jerry with head covering.

Posture & Mudra: 

Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) with a light Neck Lock (Jalandhara Bandha). Bring your left hand by your shoulder with your palm facing forward. Touch the tip of your left ring finger to your left thumb forming Surya Mudra. Make a fist with your right hand, extending your index finger; use it to gently close your right nostril.

Movement & Breath: 

Breathe a powerful and steady Breath of Fire through your left nostril. 

Eyes/Drishti: 

Concentrate at the Third Eye Point (Ajna Chakra).

Mantra (Optional): 

You can use a mantra recording to help maintain a consistent rhythm for Breath of Fire. 

Suggested Recordings: Waheguru Simran by Singh Kaur.

Mindful Attention:

Focus on the rhythm and movement of your Navel Point with each breath.

Duration: 

Continue for 3 minutes. You can slowly increase the practice time to 5 minutes and gradually over time to 31 minutes maximum (this level is believed to cleanse and rejuvenate your entire system).

Ending:

  1. Inhale deeply and hold your breath.
  2. Interlace your fingers with your right thumb on top. Place your hands about 14 inches (35 cm) away from your body, just below your throat (in front of your thymus).
  3. Try to pull your interlaced fingers apart with all your strength, creating tension. Hold for as long as comfortable before exhaling and releasing the tension.
  4. Repeat this sequence three more times.
  5. On the final exhale, curl your tongue back on the roof of your mouth and blow your breath out through upturned lips. Then relax.