I’ve found that the simplest things, when practiced with awareness, have the potential to shift our entire experience. One such practice is yoga breathing, something that has helped me transform my daily life in ways I never anticipated. It’s not just a matter of breathing; it’s about becoming deeply aware of the breath throughout the day and learning to regulate it, creating a natural flow of calm and clarity. This realization started with a deep connection to the breath itself, something that yoga breathing nurtures effortlessly.
I began noticing that yoga breathing makes an ordinary breath feel regular and perceptible all day long. When you practice breathing with intention, it becomes something you can always be aware of, a constant thread running through your day. It’s like it’s always present, just waiting to help you center yourself in any moment. This presence and awareness of the breath naturally create a sense of inner peace and connection to the present, even amidst distractions.
One thing I’ve experienced is that, as I become more attuned to my breath, everything in life seems to become peaceful. Not just a passing sense of calm, but a deep, lasting peace. It’s as if the regular practice of being mindful of the breath is starting to shape my intellect and intelligence, making me approach everything with greater clarity. The more I breathe with awareness, the more I feel my thoughts becoming clearer and my emotions more balanced. This change is especially noticeable in my relationships, where there’s now a sense of understanding and no enmity felt for anyone, no matter what might have happened before. I’ve learned to let go of bad experiences rather than holding onto them, allowing them to slip away and fade into the background.
This doesn’t mean everything is perfect. There are still moments where that peace fades, and it becomes challenging to maintain that clarity. I’ve noticed that the peace I feel after practicing breathwork can fade if I don’t consistently dedicate time to the practice. The solution, I found, is daily practice of Kriya breathing, a technique that provides enough strength and focus to anchor that sense of inner peace for a longer period. Without it, the effects are temporary. But when I practice regularly, especially with deep commitment, I can feel the lasting effects not just for hours but through the day.
I’ve also noticed that spinal breathing is incredibly effective for me, particularly when I wake up around 3-4 AM. This time feels sacred, as if the world around me is quieter, and the energy within me is more accessible. When I engage in spinal breathing at this hour, a sense of head pressure develops after some breathins, likely from the energy rising through the sushumna nadi. It’s a familiar sensation, one that tells me something is shifting. After some time, I let myself sleep again with help of chanting soham mentally with breathings, and when I wake, the head pressure is relieved, but the effect of the breathing practice lingers, adding a sense of lightness, clarity, and peace that carries me through the day. It’s almost as if the energy becomes deeply embedded within me, and its effects continue, even without active focus.
That lingering effect—where the peaceful, grounding sensation stays with me—is perhaps the most profound aspect of this practice. Even when I’m not consciously thinking about it, I can feel a subtle undercurrent of calm and clarity throughout my day. It’s as though my entire energy field is recalibrated each time I practice. This has been especially noticeable in how I approach tasks. Things that might have once caused stress or frustration now feel lighter, and I can move through them with more ease.
But, of course, I’m still on a journey. I haven’t yet achieved everything I envision for myself. Nirvikalpa Samadhi still feels distant, and I haven’t fully arrived at that state of unchanging bliss I once glimpsed. But I’ve experienced enough glimpses to know the truth of its potential. The practices, like Kriya Yoga, continue to shape me, helping me refine my approach to both life and spiritual growth.
Every day, I find myself stepping closer to the state I aim for, and I’m learning to integrate this practice not as a goal, but as an ongoing process. It’s not about reaching some final destination but rather about allowing this energy and peace to infiltrate every moment. The more I practice, the more I experience a shift in my relationship with myself and the world around me. The breath, once an unconscious process, has become a tool for transformation—spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
I believe that anyone can experience this transformation, no matter where they are on their journey. The practice of yoga breathing, especially when paired with spinal breathing and Kriya Yoga, creates a gateway to deeper awareness and inner peace. And even if you’re just starting, you don’t need to wait for the perfect moment to begin. Every breath is an opportunity to align yourself with the present and to let go of what no longer serves you. And through that, the world becomes a little brighter, and we become a little lighter.
In the end, it’s not about achieving a perfect state but about becoming more fully present in the unfolding of life—breathing in peace, breathing out clarity, and allowing the rhythm of the breath to carry us through each day. The journey, I believe, is just beginning.
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