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This stage invites practitioners to engage in calm, deliberate breaths. With each inhalation, one mentally affirms, “I’m not the body,” sustaining the thought throughout the breath. Conversely, as they exhale, the affirmation transitions to, “I’m not even the mind.” This cycle of breathing should continue for 7 to 11 minutes, reinforcing the idea of detachment from the physical and mental states.
Stage 2: Resonating Sound
In the second stage, practitioners are guided to vocalize the sound “Aaa” seven times. This should be performed with a full exhalation, allowing the sound to resonate from the area just below the navel. The volume of the chant does not need to be overpowering; rather, it should be sufficient to feel its vibration.