What Is The Amo Breath
The Amo breath is something I created. It happened during one of those moments in life when a confluence of things came together at the right place and right time.
At the time I developed the Amo breath, I had been through a few courses on getting in touch with and releasing old emotional trauma.
One method that really resonated with me at the time was the utilized muscle testing, body release points, and breathing.
As I was doing these exercises, I started playing around with different sounds on the exhale. That's when the Amo breath was born.
As I explained in the previous email, Amo, in Spanish, means I love. So when you're doing this breath... specifically the exhale, you're more or less chanting "I Love" over and over, depending on how many times you do it.
The first one feels so good, it's easy to keep going.
This is one of the only self-care practices I've ever done where just one does the trick, but don't let that stop you.
The Sounds of the Amo Breath
Ah
Om
Mmmmm
Ooooo
The book, Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramahansa Yogananda proclaims the importance of the Om sound in reaching your spiritual pinnacle.
The sound and symbol "Om" (or "Aum") hold profound significance in various spiritual traditions, especially in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is considered one of the most sacred sounds and represents the essence of the universe. Here are key aspects of its significance:
Symbol of the Universe and Creation
"Om" is believed to be the primordial sound that created the universe, often referred to as the "sound of creation." It signifies the totality of existence — past, present, and future — as well as transcending time itself.
The sound is often associated with the vibration of life and the connection between all things.
Spiritual Sound
In Hinduism, Om is the first sound of creation, and chanting it is believed to align the body and mind with the divine. It represents the divine energy (Shakti) and the three fundamental aspects of God: creation, preservation, and destruction.
It also symbolizes the unity of the three worlds: the earth, the atmosphere, and the heavens (or consciousness, the unconscious, and the superconscious).
Chanting Om
Chanting Om is believed to have several benefits. It helps align the mind, body, and spirit, creating a sense of peace, harmony, and connection to the universe. It calms the nervous system and enhances meditative practices by focusing the mind.
In essence, Om embodies the ultimate reality, consciousness, and the interconnectedness of all existence. It is a powerful tool for meditation and spiritual connection.
Putting It All Together
I start with a deep belly breath. You're not really breathing in with your belly, by the way. You're expanding the diaphragm to allow more air into the lungs as you breath.
Once, you got a little pot belly formed, you "roll" the rest of the breath up, filling the rest of the lungs.
That's it for the inhale. There's not much to it. If all the belly breathing is too much, just breath in.
Pretty simple.
All the magic happens on the exhale anyway.
I could explain it, but it's a lot easier for me to show you how to do it, so...
Check out the I Am Natural Skool group here, to learn how to do the Amo breath in more detail.
Like I said before, try just one exhale with the Amo breath and tell me it doesn't make you feel better instantly. I've yet to have someone who could. I guess if you've just experienced some kind of personal tragedy, I may find a naysayer.
But for the everyday anxiety, anger, sadness, and all the other emotions we deal with, the Amo breath will set you straight.
Don't settle for one breath, though. Shoot for 5-10 on the first round and let me know what you think.
Enjoy, and let me know what you think. Feel free to reply to this email and let me know how it felt.
Have a great rest of the week, and keep it natural.
