Energy & Activation
Prana-Apana Union
- Structure
- Inhale drawing energy down from crown, exhale drawing energy up from root, visualizing them meeting at the navel.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Ignites the inner fire (Kundalini) by mixing ascending/descending forces; Highly Upregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 10-20 min (Advanced energy work)
- Best For
- Cultivating immense inner power.
- Good If Combined With
- Bandhas (Root and Navel locks).
- Source / Origin
- Traditional Tantra
- Intensity & Safety
- High
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