Long Sudarshan Kriya Audio -

This struggle and subsequent settling is critical for the cultivation of Sattva (balance/purity) in yogic terminology. The extended duration allows for a physiological "switch" where the body moves past initial fatigue and resistance into a state of "effortless being." This aligns with the concept of transcendence in Transcendental Meditation literature, though the mechanism (breathwork vs. mantra) differs.

The practice begins with Ujjayi , a slow breath creating resistance in the glottis. This stimulates the carotid sinuses, influencing the baroreceptors. This is followed by Bhastrika , a faster, forceful breath that increases oxygenation and sympathetic arousal temporarily. The transition into the long Kriya involves a switch back to parasympathetic dominance, a phenomenon known as "paradoxical relaxation" or "rebound relaxation." long sudarshan kriya audio