Tummo Breathing Tutorial: Master Ancient Tibetan Breathing to Burn Fat, Detox & Elevate Energy

Summary

In this video, the practice of Tumo breathing, a technique used by Tibetan monks to raise body temperature and withstand extreme cold, is introduced. The practice enhances metabolism, digestion, and detoxifies the body, while purifying the prana (energy body). The video guides viewers through three rounds of Tumo breathing, each with increasing intensity and focus, including the addition of Mula Bandha (root lock). A special technique to enhance the effectiveness of Tumo breathing by five times is shared. The video encourages consistent practice for 21 days to transform both body and mind.

Takeaways

• 😀 Tumo breathing is an ancient practice mastered by Tibetan monks to raise body temperature and withstand extreme conditions.
• 😀 The practice involves controlling the breath to activate the fire element, boosting metabolism and digestion.
• 😀 Tumo breathing purifies both the physical body and the pranic body, leading to a reduction in lower-level desires and a deeper spiritual experience.
• 😀 The physical practice involves sitting in a comfortable position with the spine straight and the chin parallel to the ground.
• 😀 The first step in Tumo breathing is inhaling deeply to fill the belly and chest, then exhaling forcefully through pursed lips.
• 😀 During the breathing process, it’s important to visualize yourself as an empty vessel, with a lit candle in the root chakra at the base of the spine.
• 😀 The first round involves holding the breath for 30 seconds after a deep inhale, followed by controlled exhalation.
• 😀 The second round increases the breath-hold duration to 45 seconds, continuing the same visualization technique for deeper concentration.
• 😀 The third round includes the introduction of Mula Bandha, the root lock, while holding the breath for 60 seconds to intensify the practice.
• 😀 A key technique to enhance the effectiveness of Tumo breathing is the activation of energy locks (such as Mula Bandha) during breath retention.
• 😀 Consistent practice of Tumo breathing for 21 days can lead to a new body and mind, improving physical health and spiritual awareness.

Q & A

What is Tumo breathing and where did it originate?

Tumo breathing is a technique originally mastered by Tibetan monks to raise the body temperature and withstand extreme cold temperatures. It is a form of breath control aimed at activating the body's internal energy.

What are the primary benefits of practicing Tumo breathing?

The primary benefits of Tumo breathing include boosting the fire element in the body, improving metabolism, digestion, purifying the body, detoxifying it, and enhancing the purification of the pranic body (energy body), which leads to a reduction in lower-level desires and greater awareness of different levels of existence.

What are the two bodies discussed in the script, and how do they relate to Tumo breathing?

The two bodies discussed are the physical body, which is the body we are most familiar with, and the pranic (or energy) body, which is the energetic aspect of our existence. Tumo breathing affects both by improving physical health and energy purification.

How should one sit to practice Tumo breathing correctly?

To practice Tumo breathing, one should sit in a comfortable position with the spine straight and the chin parallel to the ground. If sitting cross-legged is not comfortable, a couch can be used for a beginner's practice.

What is the breathing technique used in Tumo breathing?

In Tumo breathing, you inhale deeply, first filling the belly and then the chest. The exhale is forceful, through pursed lips, like you're blowing air out through your hands. This pattern helps in controlling and focusing the breath.

What is the purpose of holding the breath during the Tumo breathing practice?

Holding the breath after inhaling helps to build and control energy within the body. It allows practitioners to harness and intensify the effects of the breathwork, such as the generation of heat in the body.

What visualization is recommended during the meditation phase of Tumo breathing?

During the meditation phase, practitioners are encouraged to visualize themselves as an empty vessel or orb with a small, lit candle at the base of their spine, at the Muladhara chakra (root chakra). As they inhale, they imagine the flame growing larger.

How long is the breath held in each round of Tumo breathing, and how does it increase?

In the first round, the breath is held for 30 seconds. In the second round, it is held for 45 seconds. In the third round, the breath is held for 60 seconds. This gradual increase helps build endurance and control.

What is the role of Mula Bandha in the third round of Tumo breathing?

In the third round, Mula Bandha (the root lock) is introduced. It involves contracting the perineum muscles, which helps direct energy upwards in the body, intensifying the effects of the breathing practice.

What additional technique is suggested to enhance the effectiveness of Tumo breathing?

The additional technique to make Tumo breathing five times more effective is to use energy locks, specifically pulling the perineum muscles up during the breath hold in the final round. This helps direct energy more powerfully within the body.