Sushumna Pranayama Video

Sushumna Pranayama (Spinal Breath)

In this Ayurveda pranayama video, you will be led through a 12 minute Sushumna Pranayama breathing practice. This form of pranayama increases Udana or upward moving energy. It also energizes the chakras as the breath moves up the spinal column. Sushumna means “the very blissful.” It is said that sushumna pranayama makes you feel blissful after you practice. The Sushumna breathing practice is centered in the spine. To practice Sushumna pranayama, you inhale and silently say the word SO and feel the breath move up the spine. And on the exhalation you will silently say HUM and feel the breath move down the spine. The breathing practice of Sushumna Pranayama is designed to bring balance to the body, mind and spirit. This form of pranayama is used traditionally in Ayurveda to energize the spine, brain, and nerve tissue. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic pranayama technique of Sushumna pranayama or spinal breath.

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