At Do-In you can do different breathing exercises. These support your energy flow in different ways. In this part 3: The Silent Breath. Perform this breathing exercise in a sitting or lying position.
Exhale completely. Breathe in through your nose for about 10 seconds. Relax your diaphragm and let your belly bulge as you inhale. Hold for 10 seconds, focusing on the tan-den (energy point in your lower abdomen). Engage the pelvic floor and anus. Exhale silently and slowly. Repeat 5 times.
After the exercise, sit or lie down for a while. Breathe relaxed and bring your attention to your lower abdomen.
This is a calming breathing technique. You can do these before meditation or a Do-In series. The exercise creates space in the diaphragm and at the lower abdomen, the hara tan-den. This has a positive effect on your digestion and vitality. Your gut is also known as your "feeling brain". When the energy here is in balance, in contact with your feeling.