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vantojo
Argentina
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 Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 5:39:56 PM
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Hello,
The instructions for the spinal breathing seem counter intuitive to me.
For my body, what feels right is to bring attention to the root on inhalation and to the brow on exhalation.
If I do it this way on inhalation I am starting to feel an expansion of my auric field into the surrounding area, like now there is a mingling/mixing of my "self" with the larger cosmos. Then on exhalation when I bring the focus to the pineal that also is very powerful, like a concentration of energy into that spot.
Any problems with this method?
Thanks
PS. I have good ways to ground the energy to prevent an overload in the head. |
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Shanti
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 6:47:15 PM
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There is no problem with the method, however here is why AYP suggest root to brow on inhale and brow to root on exhale:
http://www.aypsite.org/46.html
A: In the beginning stages, pranayama can work either way. With basic spinal breathing, a case can be made for one approach or the other. However, later on, it becomes clear that learning spinal breathing going up on inhalation and down on exhalation is the preferred approach. It will become obvious when we get into new advanced yoga practices that involve deliberate suspensions of the breath when the lungs are full. At this time it is necessary for the attention to be near the top at the sushumna for performing yoga procedures in the upper part of the body. Also, there will come a time when the breath suspends automatically with the lungs empty in connection with the internal biology of prana being released from its vast storehouse near the base of the spine. This will manifest as an emptying of the lungs and then a drawing up from near the bottom of the spine. We will learn means to facilitate this automatic drawing up process that occurs when the lungs are empty, so the attention will be near the bottom of the spine then and not at the top. These two types of suspension of breath are primary determinants on which way we go in the sushumna with our attention during spinal breathing.
When our breathing stops, we know without a doubt which way is up. Ultimately, the direction our breathing takes us in the sushumna is not an arbitrary thing at all.
We will get into more detail on suspension of breath (called "kumbaka") further down the road in these lessons. By going up inside the sushumna with your attention during inhalation and down during exhalation, know that you are laying the right foundation for all that is to come.
Hope this helps.
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vantojo
Argentina
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Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 7:48:33 PM
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Thank you.
Yes, when I pay attention this way, I notice an upward suction from the base when the lungs are empty.... |
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