A BREATHING EXERCISE TO TAKE YOU HIGHER
WAKE UP WORLD
By Nick Polizzi
Guest Writer for Wake Up World
A few years ago, one of my teachers taught me a powerful breathing exercise that I�d
like to share with you today.
Variations of this technique have been used for millennia to induce altered states of
consciousness and connect more deeply with the divine.
On the surface, it�s hard to fathom how breathing alone can take us to such great
heights.
I had doubts myself � until I gave it a try.
As it turns out, I hadn�t given my lungs enough credit � the experience was cathartic
in ways that defy description.
This exercise comes with a special note of caution � please make sure to read it below!
THE ART OF CONSCIOUS BREATHING When was the last time you thought about how
and when you breathe?
Biologically speaking, breathing is a rhythmic, involuntary process regulated by the body.
Most of us do it about 12 to 20 times per minute.
It�s kind of a requirement on the standard �staying alive� checklist.
But spiritually speaking, your breath is far more than that.
When we were filming The Sacred Science in Peru, one of the shamans, Roman Hanis, showed
me the power of using the breath to access higher realms of awareness.
He led me through some deeply transformative breathing exercises that combined both Amazonian
and Tibetan mystic traditions.
Before beginning each session, he reminded us that we all begin our lives in a primordial
state of peaceful love and kindness and through breathwork, it�s possible to return to that
place.
In Roman�s words:
�Within many archaic languages, including Andean Quechua, Amazonian Quechua, Tibetan,
Aramaic, Latin, Greek, Hawaiian and others, the word for �breath� is the same word
that is used to describe life, spirit, and soul.�
This begs the question I�m always asking myself � what did the ancients know that
we�ve forgotten?
For thousands of years, up to this very day, people have used conscious breathwork for
many reasons.
Here are just a few:
To access healing and insight To expand consciousness
To release stress or anxiety To re-energize the body
To gain clarity and vision To connect with higher forces / spirit guides
A SIMPLE YET POWERFUL BREATHING EXERCISE: The breathwork exercise I will share below
is intended as a simple intro, to give you a taste of what your breath can do.
However I was on the fence about whether or not to share this exercise, because it can
be intense and needs to be used with care.
A friendly warning before proceeding:
This type of breathwork should be avoided by anyone with a history of the following:
cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, aneurisms, significant
recent physical injuries or surgery.
Pregnant women should avoid this type of breathwork as well.
Keep in mind that during the process, it�s common for you to experience a wide spectrum
of feelings.
Such sensations can include deep relaxation, joy, serenity, sleep or meditative states,
and possibly the release of past trauma.
Reliving the birth process or even past life experiences have been reported too.
With this in mind, it�s strongly recommended that you have someone with you who is aware
of what you are doing and is willing to assist if you need anything along the way.
Remember, if you experience any overwhelming sensations it is OK to stop at any time.
THE PRACTICE: Preparing your space:
Find a firm, flat surface to lie down on � a yoga mat on the floor is ideal.
Many people also put a pillow under their head and a rolled blanket under their knees.
An additional blanket can also be used for warmth if you become cold during the exercise.
Important: If this is your first time trying an exercise like this, I strongly recommend
keeping it to 20 minutes max, before gently bringing your breath back to normal and letting
your body relax for 10 minutes in a laying position.
Again, this practice should be done with a partner who can supervise you.
Take turns at 20 minute intervals, one experiencing while the other holds space.
Using a timer with a gentle sound is also recommended when trying this outside of a
workshop or class setting.
Read through all of the steps below before starting and familiarize yourself with them.
Step #1)
Lie down on your back, with pillow under the knees and any blankets positioned in a way
that makes you comfortable.
Close your eyes and relax your body and breathing for a few minutes.
Step #2)
Take in a slow, deep breath.
Gently breathe all the way to the bottom of your lungs so that your stomach moves outward
a bit.
At the end of your inhale, immediately begin to exhale at the same speed.
At the end of your exhale, immediately begin breathing in again, slow and steady.
Step #3)
Be mindful of continuous, �circular� breathing � where there are no gaps between inhale
and exhale.
And be sure not to hold your breath.
When your lungs are almost full, begin to exhale, then before your lungs are empty,
inhale again.
You want to create a pattern of constant breathing either in or out.
Think about the breath as making a circular motion in, through, and out of your system,
and repeat.
Step #4)
You will need to breathe a little bit faster than you would under normal circumstances.
However, and this is very important, you don�t want to breathe so fast that you create tension
anywhere in your body.
The lungs and entire body should be as relaxed as possible.
In this way, the breath cycle can be maintained for a longer period of time.
Step #5)
Breathing in and out through the mouth will support emotional release more completely.
But if you find that it�s more comfortable to nose breath, that�s ok too.
In about 10 minutes or so, your body will find its own rhythm and way of breathing.
(At about the 10 to 15 minute mark, you may begin to feel a tingling sensation in your
extremities, a feeling of euphoria, or an �altered� state of awareness.)
Step #6)
After 20 minutes, your preset timer will sound (remember to set a peaceful alarm sound) and
your partner will gently put a hand on your shoulder to let you know that it�s time
to slowly and intentionally bring your breath back to normal.
Take some time in this in-between state to notice how what you�ve learned integrates
and interacts with the reality that comes back into focus around you.
*Some find this to be the most revelatory piece to this exercise.
Step #7)
You are complete ?
I hope this practice gives you a glimpse of the innate wisdom that is available when you
tap into the power of your breath.
Conscious breathwork is yet another way to stay connected to the sacred in your life.
Thank you to the ancient masters who gave us this deeply transformative wisdom.
Stay Curious,
Nick Polizzi The Sacred Science Team
PS: This practice is similar in many ways to The Rebirthing Method from Leonard Ore,
and Holotropic Breathwork, which was brought forward by Stanislov Grof.
Both of these modern methods have origins in ancestral wisdom traditions and are great
resources if you are looking to further explore this area of inner work.
THE SACRED SCIENCE
The Sacred Science follows eight people from around the world with varying physical and
psychological illnesses, as they embark on a one-month healing journey into the heart
of the Amazon jungle.
Working with indigenous healers, each participant uses a combination of plant medicines and
intense spiritual ceremonies and exercises to restore their health.
During this fascinating 30 day healing journey, the barriers between each patient�s physical
health and mental well-being are blurred and eventually eliminated altogether.
The time-tested methods used in this film are profoundly powerful � if you or a loved
one are looking for breakthroughs in natural medicine, this film is an absolute must.
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