Emotional Release & Integration
Lion's Breath
- Structure
- Deep inhale, forceful exhale out the mouth with tongue stretched out.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Relieves tension in jaw/throat; Upregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 3-5 rounds
- Best For
- Throat chakra blockages.
- Good If Combined With
- Kneeling postures.
- Source / Origin
- Hatha / Kundalini
- Intensity & Safety
- Low
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