Pranayam Energizer Series
Ignite Your Inner Fire
October 1969
This 20-28 minute dynamic practice uses powerful breathing techniques to awaken your inner fire and elevate your energy.
1. Breath of Fire
Posture & Mudra: Sit in Sukhasana (Easy Pose) with your hands resting on your knees in Gyan Mudra (thumb and index fingertips touching). Keep your elbows straight.
Breath: Breath of Fire.
Duration: Continue for 7 minutes.
Ending: Inhale deeply, and as you hold your breath optionally apply Mulabandha (Root Lock), exhale and relax.
2. Long Deep Breathing
Posture & Mudra: Remain in Sukhasana (Easy Pose) with your hands in Gyan Mudra and the arms straight.
Breath: Take long, complete yogic breaths. Breathe deeply, engaging your entire rib cage, allowing it to expand fully on the inhale. Exhale completely, drawing your Navel Point back towards your spine. Pay close attention to each stage of your breath.
Duration: Continue for 5 minutes.
Ending: Inhale deeply and hold for 10-15 seconds. Exhale and relax.
3. Pucker Up for Power
Posture & Mudra: Remain in the same position.
Movement & Breath: Inhale deeply through puckered lips, and exhale through your nose.
Duration: Continue for 3 minutes.
Ending: Inhale, hold briefly, then exhale.
4. Breath of Fire
Posture & Mudra: Maintain the same posture.
Movement & Breath: Repeat Breath of Fire. Create a powerful and consistent rhythm.
Duration: Continue for 2 minutes.
Ending: Inhale deeply, hold your breath, and focus your gaze at the
Third Eye Point (Ajna Chakra). Exhale and relax
5. Breath Awareness & Integration
Posture & Mudra: Remain in the posture.
Mindful attention: Focus on the natural flow of your breath. Observe as it settles into a normal rhythm. Feel the subtle movement of your breath throughout your body, from your nostrils to your core. Imagine the breath as energy flowing through every cell and organ.
Duration: Not specified. Suggested time: 3-11 minutes.