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Participants move into a series of warm-up exercises designed to engage the spine and shoulders. The spinal flex exercise allows for the stretching of the sciatic nerve and promotes fluidity in the spine, while shoulder circles add mobility to an often neglected area. This establishment of physical readiness is crucial for the deeper emotional work that follows, reflecting the holistic approach of Kundalini Yoga.
Cooling Breath: Sitali Pranayam
The practice then shifts towards the Sitali Pranayam, a calming breath technique. With a focus on inhaling through an “O” shaped mouth to cool the body's energy, this technique serves to stabilize emotions and facilitate deeper heart-opening experiences.