I think everyone has encountered the phrase pranayama, which is one of the most popular terms of recent times. This healing energy flow, referred to as Chi in traditional Chinese medicine; It winking at us like a magic box in yoga classes, books that shed light on the path of enlightenment, ayurvedic nutrition practices, breathing exercises and many more. When we take a closer look at the definition of this word in Sanskrit language; We see that “Prana” means life energy, and the root of “patch” means managing this power.
Today, psychologists, who adopt traditional and modern methods, believe that our mental health and well-being; He underlines that our prana, in other words, is in direct proportion to the management of our inner life energy source. So now is your turn to choose, are you ready to take control of your inner power, in short your prana, by working with a subtle intelligence?
Whether we are aware of it or not, we relate to prana energy with every breath we take and exhale; From the daylight we greet when we wake up in the morning to what we eat, the water we drink and the people we communicate with during the day, everything and everything is related to prana. Perhaps this exchange of energy that happens most of the time unconsciously; it actually constitutes the invisible source that manages our lives.
On the other hand, each of us; Through our breaths, which are a powerful manifestation of universal energy, we witness prana moving and flowing freely in our body. For example, you may consider whether you are getting enough prana during the day when you feel stressed or anxious; In these situations, trying to bring your attention to your breathing offers you one of the most concrete tips. Sometimes you may notice that you consume this valuable life resource in front of the screen or in closed areas where you stay for a long time. As those of us who communicate more closely with their bodies know very well; While this invisible energy that you fill in while running in the forest gives you strength and vitality; During the sedentary hours in front of the screen, you will consume your pranic budget and you will feel tired and exhausted.
In yoga inscriptions transferred from ancient times to the present; It is said that the underlying cause of the symptoms of many diseases is due to low levels of prana flow in the body. To take control of the flow of prana, which is so important to our health, you can first ask yourself the following questions:
– Do I feel my lungs fill with air every time I breathe?
– Do I take care to choose foods that give energy for my body in my meals? Do I spend enough outdoors during the day?
Do I emotionally let the people around me pull my energy down?
– Sometimes I have such requests from my close circle?
As your awareness and practice of pranayama and breathing techniques begin to increase, you will witness that your body functions improve positively and your life energy increases in a holistic sense.
Coping with stress in everyday life, by calming your mind; One of the deep and highly effective breathing practices to increase your life energy is ocean breathing. The steps for ocean breathing are quite simple and applicable;
Imagine your right hand as a glass, try holding it towards the front of your face. Now take a deep breath through the nose and as you exhale, imagine that you want to mist through this glass with your breath. During your exhalation, you will feel your throat moving as if it is narrowing and making that familiar sound from the depths of an ocean. Try to deepen this practice that you put in your exhalation by reflecting on your breathing and continue for 3 to 5 minutes as long as you feel comfortable. And witness the calmness of the mind …
Eckhart Tolle, one of the world famous spiritual teachers and writers; In the book The Power of Being, he sheds light on the pranic healing that we invite to our lives with breath, with the following sentence: Being aware of your breath forces you to stay in the present; this is also the key to inner change. Now taking this key in your hand; Do you have a life where you can enjoy every sip of your breath and life energy?
