1
Posture
(Chapter 3) |
The posture for Heart Rhythm Practice
is important. Take a moment to align your body. First, sit
up straight, so the stomach area is not folded. That allows you to take
a full breath. Second, put your shoulders back so that the heart
is not compressed as it is in a slouch. This will make the heart
easier to feel, not dampened. |
2
Conscious Breath
(Chapter 4) |
Be aware of your breath.
Notice its pattern of inhale, and perhaps a pause, exhale,
and perhaps a pause. There is meaning in this pattern:
it reflects your emotional state.
By making the breath conscious, you open the door between the
conscious and unconscious mind. |
3
Rhythmic Breath
(Chapter 5) |
Try to make the inhalation and exhalation
the same length, while centering in your heart.
This will balance your breath and make your heart rate rhythmic.
Notice your pulse anywhere you can feel it.
Keep your breath silent and smooth. |
4
Full
Exhalation
(Chapter 6) |
When you get to the usual end of your exhalation,
force your breath out for three more
seconds to get to the real "bottom" of your breath. Your effort
is rewarded by the energy of the full inspiration that follows.
Do not pause at the bottom; breathe in immediately. |
5
Swinging Breath |
Combine steps 3 and 4:
using your pulse as a counter, make your in and out
breaths each 6 counts long.
(The last 3 counts take your exhalation deeper than normal, as in Step 4.)
Your heart is now radiating magnetic waves of rhythm and harmony.
Look for your pulse throughout your body.
Try to lengthen your breath to 8 counts. |
6
Hold Inhalation
(Chapter 7) |
After your lungs are full of air, pause and hold your
inhalation (never your exhalation).
While you're holding your breath, try to feel your heartbeat in your chest.
The longer you hold your breath, the "louder" your heartbeat will get.
Holding your breath in your heart will expand your heart magnetically
and you'll feel the power of this in your chest. |
7
Square Breath
(Chapter 8) |
Take this breath pattern: exhale for 6 heartbeats,
inhale for 6 heartbeats, hold your breath for 12 heartbeats.
This is a perfect balance in the breath: in/out and moving/still.
It holds your concentration on your heart and gives you access to its power.
When you can do 10 breaths in a row, lengthen the breath to a 8-8-16 pattern.
Work up to 10-10-20. |
