The diaphragm is the main muscle associated with respiratory movement, and its ease and relaxation allow us to sustain a complete breathing pattern, which oxygenates us, provides energy, and provides balance to our nervous system. When the diaphragm becomes tense or blocked, generally due to stress or strong emotions, breathing shortens, we move into a clavicular pattern that leads us to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, generating alertness and stress. The body and mind weaken, the immune system falters and emotions increasingly take the helm, so that a wheel is generated that leads us to stay in this state. On the other hand, being tense, the diaphragm compresses the esophagus and/or the vagus nerve, leading to digestive imbalances (heaviness, constipation, abdominal bloating, reflux, etc.)

This series is basically an unblocking of the diaphragm and, on an energetic level, of the solar plexus. We are going to move the energy of this center and stimulate it, generate a deep state of relaxation and release unprocessed experiences or emotions that have been lodged in this space of the body. It is often said: the issues are in the tissues, which means that the things that we are experiencing (traumas, fears, anger, etc …) and we do not process at the moment, accumulate in the different tissues of the body, and, let’s say, the diaphragm is very prone to this build-up. For me, this kriya is like pressing the reset button, in the middle of our busy lives, to lose extra weight, recharge our energy and continue the journey lighter;)

Let’s practice! On our Youtube Channel you have a video with the guided practice. If you want to practice on your own, find the instructions below. Enjoy!