Midway between winter solstice and the spring equinox, this time in the Wheel of the Year of Imbolc symbolizes purification and rebirth with the first signs of coming spring. This is the time to get rid of everything that’s no longer useful to you (both externally and internally) and reconnect with your inner light.
This meditation pairs the Breath of Fire (agni pranayam) with a traditional Trataka meditation (candle gazing) to help you boost your energy, increase your lung capacity, and clear away anything that no longer serves you.
During Breath of Fire, strongly pump your navel to really suck in the air and forcefully push it out. This will help clear your airways (commonly congested during this time of year) and detoxify your cells, lungs, and blood.
Note: If you’re currently menstruating, skip Breath of Fire and instead do long, slow, deep breathing. Breath of Fire floods the blood with oxygen and will increase your flow. (I didn’t believe it either, until I did it anyway during my period…. Live and learn.)
Pair this meditation after this season’s Sadhana practice or try it on its own. If you’d like to go deeper, try hypnotherapy to let go of suppressed emotions and trauma to start your year fresh.
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Start your day with intention in this deep winter practice. You feel this time of year deep in your bones, a strong pulling inwards. This daily sadhana leans into this season.
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