Surya Bedhana (Sun Pranayama)
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Surya Bhedana is a pranayama (breath control technique) that will activate our inner fire. Whenever the body/mind experiences sluggishness, this technique is advocated to enhance activity.
Instructions:
Sit in vajrasana (on your heels) or sukhasana (cross-legged). Keep your spine straight to allow the energy that is generated to travel upward
Form mrigi mudra with your right hand by folding your index and middle finger into your palm.
Take your hand towards your nose. Completely close the left nostril off with the ring and baby fingers. Apply gentle pressure with the thumb on the right nostril. Bring your chin down.
Inhale through your right nostril, lifting the chin up.
Exhale through the right nostril bringing your chin down – this is one round.
Repeat up to 12 breaths (rounds). The breath should be smooth, steady and deep.