Metabolism and Relaxation
Metabolism and Relaxation
Metabolism and Relaxation
the head, tuck the nose in between the knees. Begin Breath of Fire. Continue for 1-3 minutes.
This exercise stimulates the thyroid, opens up the sacral area and relieves the pressure of intestinal gas.
6. Sit up with Legs Stretched out Straight. Grab the big toes of each foot by locking the forefingers
around the toes and pressing the thumbs against the toenails. (If you cannot reach the toes, grab
the shins, knees, thighs...whatever you can reach.) Bend forward, leading with the chest, bringing
the elbows to the ground, if possible. Breathe long and deep for 1-3 minutes. Inhale and relax.
This exercise stretches the life (sciatic) nerve and the spine.
7. Lie on the Back with the Legs out Straight. Raise the head 12 inches. Stretch the arms forward
parallel to the legs. Focus at the third eye point. Begin Breath of Fire. Continue for 1-3 minutes.
Inhale and relax.
This exercise coordinates stimulation of the thyroid and the pituitary to prepare you for deep relaxation.
8. Relax on the back in Corpse Pose. Let the arms be at the sides with palms facing up. Deeply relax.
What this Kriya will do for you: Deep relaxation is a must for physical and mental health. This kriya is a
complete preparation for releasing tension accompanied by nervousness. It also works on the upper
triangle of chakras and stimulates the balance of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. It is an easy exercises
series which derives its powerful eects from the sequence of glandular stimulation and the use of
pranayam.
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