Peace & Calm

Shanti Breath Cycle

Peace & Calm · Yogic / Pranayama (Hatha Yoga Pradipika) · Beginner
1–2 minutes
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About This Practice

Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6 counts. Repeat gently for one minute.

In yogic tradition, lengthening the exhale awakens praana shanti — the calming quality of life-force that quiets the mind and reduces internal agitation.

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How to Practice
  1. Sit with your spine relaxed.
  2. Close your eyes or lower your gaze.
  3. Inhale slowly for 4 counts.
  4. Exhale even slower for 6 counts.
  5. Repeat for 1–2 minutes.
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Benefits
  • Instinctively reduces stress
  • Slows heart rate and relaxes the body
  • Grounds the mind in the present moment
  • Creates a gentle sense of inner peace
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CalmNervous System Resetaction