 “Once we know how to contact the energy of breath, breathing becomes an infinite source of vitalizing energies.” – Kum Nye - Tibetan Yoga pg 35 In life, the breath is the motor of our being. Our breathing charts the rhythms of life. At birth we take our first breath. Our life comes to an end shortly after we exhale for the last time. In Kum Nye, refining the breath is essential. To tame the breath, we first create inner space through movements and postures. Because we have worked with the physical body, we are ready to cultivate positive breathing patterns. In this level, we will introduce the power of the breath to bring together body, mind and senses. Breathing meditation helps to relax longstanding stress patterns. When the breath is free and light, the mind opens and energy is available for positive change. Insights gained through mindfulness of breath can be profound. In Kum Nye, you can make important changes in your life merely by cultivating healthy breathing patterns. But, these refinements must come naturally or we will simply serve to reinforce the current patterns. If we approach the breath with a tense and controlling mind, the breath will become tense as well. Kum Nye is an accessible and effective method for bringing out breathing patterns that are in alignment with nature. Gradually, all aspects of our being come into alignment with nature’s patterns and frequencies. This program is based on the Breath chapters in Kum Nye - Tibetan Yoga, Tibetan Relaxation, The Joy of Being, Hidden Mind of Freedom, Gesture of Balance, and Mastering Successful Work as well as traditional Dharma resources. Each lesson will have one or more themes from the Kum Nye body of knowledge on mindfulness of breath. You will also be given a specific set of Kum Nye exercises to loosen up the throat area and create inner space. The physical Kum Nye exercises will facilitate fine tuning of the breath. The weekly suggested breathing exercises will be the heart of the program and the focus of your weekly Kum Nye practice. The e Kum Nye team will be available for discussion and follow up as you would like or need. This level contains 10 lessons. The cost of this level is $59. There is no prerequisite for this course. It can be taken in the beginning, middle, or end of the five levels. Please download registration form here |