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Long Deep Breathing
A gentle, even breath that helps you feel the body, slow the pace and return attention to the present moment.
01 · Breath and awareness
Breathing and pranayama
Breath connects the body, attention and inner stillness. In Kundalini Yoga, pranayama can prepare us for movement and meditation or become a mindful practice in its own right.
Five practices
Explore the breathing techniques
Begin gently, never force the breath, and choose the practice that feels appropriate for your body and your state today.
02
Breath of Fire
Rhythmic breathing through the nose with an active abdominal movement. A dynamic practice learned gradually and without force.
03
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Calm breathing through one nostril and then the other, supporting balance in attention and the rhythm of the breath.
04
Sitali Pranayama
A cooling breath with an inhale through a rolled tongue followed by a calm exhale through the nose.
05
One Minute Breath
A slow, divided breath with equal phases for inhaling, holding and exhaling. Begin with a shorter rhythm that feels comfortable.