Ooom where your heart is.
After you have asanaed and rested. Sit comfortably. Inhale and exhale naturally for 4 breaths Then inhale, and then bring the palms to the eyes on retention Exhale with oooooomm, release the hands. Do it again. why not.
Patrick Ryan
20 years of practicing Yoga, Taiji and Body Awareness exercises will have given me something of the art to pass on to you. I will help you transform your life with these ancient practices.
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