Long Deep Breathing Tutorial + Grounding Meditation
Long deep breathing is extremely cathartic. This is your go-to tool in all of Kundalini Yoga and all unpleasant life situations! It relaxes and calms you due to its influence on the parasympathetic nervous system. Benefits are:
Reduces and prevents the build-up of toxins in the lungs by encouraging the clearing of the small air sacs (alveoli).
Stimulates the brain chemicals (endorphins) that help fight depression.
Brings the brain to a new level of alertness.
Pumps the spinal fluid to the brain, giving greater energy.
Stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete, thus enhancing the intuition.
Filling the lungs to capacity revitalizes and re-adjusts the magnetic field.
Cleanses the blood.
Regulates the body's pH balance which affects the ability to handle stressful situations.
Energizes and increases vitality.
Aids in releasing blockages in meridian energy flow.
Activates and clears the nerve channels.
Aids in speeding up emotional and physical healing.
Aids in breaking subconscious habit patterns such as insecurities and fears.
Aids in fighting addictions.
Re-channels previous mental conditioning on pain so as to reduce or eliminate pain.
Gives the capacity to manage negativity and emotions, supporting clarity, cool-headedness, and patience.