This restorative, cleansing and calming breath can be practiced in any position, anywhere, anytime. As with all yoga stretches or postures start with focusing on your full Following Breath.*

This is a soft humming sound. Remember you are a purring cat not a forceful roaring lion.

~ Begin in any position by being long and tall in your frame. Breathe fully and naturally.

~ Inhale

~ Exhale, humming as you do so.

~ Continue to inhale fully and exhale humming for three breaths.

~ Place one hand on your chest and continue to hum on exhale for three breaths. Notice the vibration.

~ Next place your hand on your throat as you continue to hum for three breaths. Notice the vibration.

~ Finally, using both hands, place your finger tips on each side of your nose and on top of your sinuses and continue to hum for three breaths. Notice the vibrations.

~ When practiced in public, just hum, there is no need for hand placement, save that for when you have a moment alone to truly focus on the breathing technique.

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