2. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY)
2. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY)
Sudarshan Kriya is a rhythmic breathing technique that helps relieve stress, regulate emotions and remove toxins from the body.
| Steps | Duration |
|---|---|
| 1.Before starting the kriya, sit Vajrasana with the spine straight and upright. | – |
| 2.Ujjayi (Victorious Breath)-Experience the conscious sensation of the breath touching the throat. | 2-4 breaths per minute |
| 3. Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)-During Bhastrika,” air is rapidly inhaled and forcefully exhaled. The duration of the exhalations should be twice that of the inhalations. | 30 breaths per minute |
| 4.”Om” is chanted. | 3 times |
| 5. Kriya (Purifying Breath) – breathe in slow, medium, and fast cycles. The breaths should be cyclical and rhythmic. | Inhalations is twice that of your exhalations |