top of page

Breath of Fire

Materials Needed:

To Support Feeling:

Bored

How to Do It

Sit comfortably with your spine straight. Begin with rapid, forceful exhales through your nose, pulling your navel in toward your spine with each exhale. The inhales should happen naturally between the exhales. Continue this breathing pattern for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Why It Works

Breath of Fire is a powerful breathing technique that quickly energizes the body and mind, helping to break through the sluggishness and detachment often associated with apathy.

Guided Practice

Sit in a comfortable position with your spine aligned. Take a moment to tune into your breath, noticing the natural rhythm. Allow the possibility this practice may energize and cleanse your body today.

Encourage a sense of ease as you continue to sit, noticing how your breaths guide you into deeper calm and relaxation. Start to engage in breath of fire by taking quick, powerful exhales through your nose, allowing the inhales to happen naturally. Focus on the movement of your diaphragm, feeling it pump up and down like a bellows. Notice the sensations in your belly and chest — perhaps a sense of heat building, a tightening, or a strong rhythmic pulsing. As you continue this breath, pay attention to the energy it generates in your body. Feel the warmth spreading from your core outward, invigorating each part of you. Notice if any emotions arise — perhaps a feeling of empowerment, agitation, or a surge of vitality. Sense where these emotions are most present in your body — maybe a tingling in your fingers, a heat in your belly, or a lightness in your head. Allow yourself to fully engage with the breath, maintaining a steady rhythm. Stay with the sensations of heat and energy building in your body, feeling your inner power grow with each exhale. Notice any beliefs or insights that come up — maybe a belief about your own strength or a memory of a time when you felt powerful. Feel these insights settling into your awareness, like a fire that warms you from within. When you feel ready, slow down your breath and return to normal breathing. Take a few deep, calming breaths, feeling the residual heat and energy in your body. Notice how your body feels now — perhaps more awake, more energized, or simply more present. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of vitality and inner strength with you into the rest of your day.

bottom of page