Breathe it all away, a new set

About breathing and clouds

I know I said I would not write about every 40-day-set I go through. And I didn't, really. For example the last one, I even expanded to 90 days as it seemed so very special to me and I never mentioned it!

I was preparing a class, and I think my thoughts were to find a set that doesn't include Breath of fire or any other difficult postures, so it would be suitable also for beginners. And that is how I found this gem. If I want to teach a set I have to have done it myself. And it was one of those days. Maybe I was still stuck in a dream or something else was concerning me, I don't know, could have even been the moon..... I just didn't feel right and very restless. So that is when I first practiced it, it is called Preparatory Exercises for Lungs, Magnetic Field and Deep Meditation (Aquarian Teacher Manual, Sadhana Guidelines).

I am sure I went over this page a hundred times and never saw it, this happened before. And when I finally found it, it seemed like a blessing. Although it is very challenging, it doesn't last too long, the pain, and the results are great and immediate. I came out of the cloud that bothered me all day and it seemed on top of that I felt something like a spark turning into a flame. What is she talking about you might think. It is hard to explain Kundalini Yoga Magic, I am afraid you have to experience it yourself!

So now, as it was time to choose a new 40-day-set, and I find myself in a weird phase too, I thought this one is the one. Expanding the lungs and certain breathing patterns have such a great impact on how I feel and I am grateful to have such a great tool on hand.

First I found the first exercise uncomfortable but now I am really looking forward to whistle every day, and through tilting back the chest area opens up and this is a nice experience. Also in my experience, when I have committed to a 40-day-set, even the most advanced exercise is doable after a short time.

Then a sequence follows, arm pumps, a modified version of arm pumps and pulling the fists towards the chest, all without a break between them. This again is great to open the chest and as it has a certain rhythm it is quite meditative. 

The hands interlaced behind the neck, palms up exercise is not my favorite and I find it hard. But this changed already after a week of doing it and I can stretch my arms better and do it faster.

Torso twists can make me dizzy but again this one really turned into a meditation and works the belly area too. I can forget the time and where I am and it makes me feel good.

The following exercises are just nice and I can enjoy them. And it finishes with camel ride, which is like kissing your spine awake after working hard on arms and breath.

This set also includes a meditation, as the title says, it prepares for deep meditation. First I wondered why there is a meditation included doing nothing at all apart from holding an eye focus, as this is unusual. But after having practiced it, I must say it is great to go so deep. Actually it is so deep that I really have to shake my arms to end and even add a brief relaxation to integrate it all and come gently back. Ah, before you finish the meditation pull Mulbandh, and notice the energy rising!

As it is still a bit challenging and I am not quite used to keeping my arms up so much, I chose some nice music to get me through. The album of Simrit has very a very special song choice and the music arrangement is special too!

All for now, peace and light
Tej Inder