breathing

15

SNAKE

Sarpasana

Breathing and emotions interact: feelings affect breathing and vice-versa.

1. Sit on your heels, with your legs bent.

2. Bring your palms together above your head.

3. Go as far down as you can, and place your hands away from you.

4. You are going to envision yourself as a snake and hiss just like one. Place your tongue against your palate. Slowly raise your head while inhaling, letting the air flow between your tongue and your palate.

5. When your arms are vertical, bring your head back down as you exhale while letting air out and hissing continually. You become a snake hissing to protect itself.

6. You can repeat this exercise several times, calmly.