This set, New Lungs and Circulation, rebuilds the lungs and improves circulation throughout the body. It is a rhythmical and short kriya for intermediate students or for enthusiastic beginners who are in good condition. The breath and its flow in the body determine your emotional base. You feel full of energy and in control when the lungs and circulation are in excellent shape. You can practice this kriya 22 minutes a day and rebuild your system. It will prepare your lungs for an excellent practice of Kundalini Yoga pranayama.
Before you begin your practice, tune-in by chanting the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
How to chant the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
Sit in Easy Pose with your spine straight. Press your palms together in Prayer Pose at the center of the chest, sides of the thumbs pressed against the sternum. With your eyes closed, focus your concentration at the Third Eye Point located between the eyebrows at the root of the nose, about a half inch under the skin. Inhale deeply and as you exhale chant Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo, on one breath. The sound Dev is chanted a minor third higher than the other sounds. If you cannot chant it all on one breath, take a short breath after Ong Namo. Repeat the mantra three times. The meaning of Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo is: I call on the creative infinite consciousness of the universe. I call on the divine wisdom within me.
Arm Swings
This exercise stimulates the lungs, lung meridians, and flushes the upper lymph system.
Posture: Stand up. Balance equally on both feet. Keep both arms straight with no bend in the elbows.
Mudra & Movement: Make Buddhi Mudra with each hand (touch the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb, the other fingers relaxed but straight). Swing the arms in giant circles up and back over the head, then down in back and forward. The beat is automatic and strong. Concentrate and put all your energy into the exercise. It should be a smooth and continuous swing.
Time
Continue for 5 minutes then inhale and stretch the arms straight up briefly. Exhale and relax.
Reverse Arm Swings
This exercise balances the motion of the previous exercise and releases the circulation through the neck and cheeks.
Mudra & Movement: Still standing up, close the fists of both hands over the thumbs, and reverse the direction of the arm swing. Swing the arms down in front, up in back, and over the head. Keep the arms straight and move them powerfully.
Time
Continue for 1 - 2 minutes, then inhale forward with the arms parallel to the ground. Exhale and relax.
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