How are rapid breathing and asking 'Who am I?' related to the awakening of kundalini and the process of piercing the chakras?
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"Breath is the bridge between body and soul, and the question "Who am I?" is the inner arrow that directs the awakened energy toward the divine."
According to Osho, breath is the bridge between body and soul, and intense, rapid breathing supplies the “blow” that awakens kundalini at its root. Coupled with the inner arrow of “Who am I?”—which turns energy toward the soul—the rising force is guided upward, piercing the chakras and culminating in samadhi. Slow breath cools desires; strong breath plus inquiry accelerates ascent. Breath provides power; inquiry provides direction.
Fast breathing wakes your inner energy, and asking “Who am I?” points it upward so it passes through inner centers and brings deep peace.
Why this matters practically
- Use slow breathing to defuse lust, anger, and cravings.
- Combine vigorous breathwork with self-inquiry to deepen meditation.
- If arousal arises, gently redirect energy upward with awareness and breath.
- Combine vigorous breathwork with self-inquiry to deepen meditation.
- If arousal arises, gently redirect energy upward with awareness and breath.
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