3. Adya Pranayama

Clavicular or upper lung breathing

Practice:          Sit up straight

Place thumbs under the armpits with the fingers in front of the chest, palms facing downward and forearms parallel to the floor. Relax the shoulders down.

Inhaling:

 Feel the fingers slide away from each other as the upper ribs open.

                                     Feel the breath moving to the inside of the shoulder blades.

             Feel the upper spine lengthen.

             Feel the heart expand and the entire upper body open

             Feel the collarbones and sternum lift toward the chin

Exhaling:

 Allow the shoulder blades to rest down the back of the body.

                                     Allow the collarbones to soften and relax.

                                     Allow the fingers to come toward one another.

Benefits:

1. Helps release shoulder and neck tension.

2. Massages the heart muscle and thymus gland.