Energy & Activation
Cannon Breath
- Structure
- Powerful exhale through O-shaped mouth, active inhale through O-mouth.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Strengthens parasympathetic nervous system; Upregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 1-3 min
- Best For
- Releasing anger, boosting digestion.
- Good If Combined With
- Mudras.
- Source / Origin
- Kundalini Yoga
- Intensity & Safety
- High
- Official Website
- kundaliniresearchinstitute.org
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