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Circular Breathing Part 1

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Cass Carlopio
Sleep Expert, Psychologist & Meditation
This is a guided breath practice, based on the ancient Tao teachings, that helps develop focus and circulate energy.
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11 reflections
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Gabby
An Exception For Pattern of Breathing
Generally it seems we are told not to impose a pattern of breathing and to instead focus on the breath and let our bodies breathe as they want. This circular visualization helped create a nourishing pattern of breathing, making it feel that my breath was purposefully reaching all critical points through the circuitry of my spine and skeleton.
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Debb
Circular Breathing- Part 1 ๐Ÿค”
Cassandra is one of my favorite practitioners. I love her meditations and her stories, but I sure struggled with this meditation. For those who are considering trying this - I encourage you. My struggle was personal and had nothing to do with the meditation. I simply couldnโ€™t wrap my mind around the concept of the circular motion, as it seemed backwards to me, until about 2/3 of the way through the meditation! ๐Ÿคช. Now, that I have the concept, I will be trying this again.
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Tammy
Circular breathing
Thanks Cassandra for another wonderful meditation. Breathing in this way really kept my attention and improved my focus.
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Hannah
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Such a fantastic meditation. I feel restored and focused this morning after doing this. Iโ€™d love a longer one. Thank you Cassandra!
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Cherish
Circular Breathing
This meditation from Cassandra is very interesting! I focused my attention on my breathing and began to visualize air from my in breath going up from the base of my spine to the top of my head. On my out breath, I visualized air being pushed downward from the top of my head back to the base of my spine. Visualizing this circular motion of breathing had me feeling charged up, as if I could feel every cell of my body becoming nourished with every exchange of my breath. I am left feeling focused and energized! Thank you, Cassandra! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿปโค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Walter J
Invigorating...
Love the circular breathing idea. I was able to take very deep breathes as I felt my in breathe work its way up each vertebrae to the top of my head and then cascade off my brow and down my front like a waterfall til it reached my belly. Where it tucked itself in was pushed to the base of my spine as I squeezed the last of my out breathe out of my belly. I felt my spine lengthening each cycle and I actually heard/felt a vertebra or two pop as my breathe went over it. I feel taller and more complete, relaxed but also revved up! Great job Cassandra, Thank You Aura! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ€
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Julie
Amazing
After reading both Cherish and Walter reflections on this meditation, I had to try it out. The circular breathing technique is interesting. On my inhale I could feel a small amount of pressure starting at the base of my spine and easing its way up to my head. Then on the out breath I felt the front of my body relax. At the very end, I felt this burst of energy. I feel energized and ready to start my day.
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Melba
Circular breathing
I noticed how relaxed I felt. I also felt I could this breathing anytime I feel stressed
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Heather
Circular breathing
I had trouble visualizing the circuit of my breath. I started to get the hang of it towards the end, but itโ€™s definitely something I need to work on. I wonder why I had such a hard time with this one.
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Kimette
Energizing
I had a little difficulty with the visualization at first, but it was still a wonderful, recharging session. I actually felt a tingle as I imagined my breath moving up my spine. Fantastic! I will definitely do the Circular Breathing Part 2 !
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Susan
Circular Breathing
What a wonderful way to get my morning started. Also by following the breath, I gave my mind something to focus on and I was able to be more presant.