Guided breathwork · 23 min
Open Your Heart Through Breath
Feel your heart come alive and send that warmth to someone you love, one breath at a time.
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- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Style
- Guided breathwork
- Sound
- Voice with quiet pauses
- Best time
- Morning or afternoon
About this session
- Raises your energy
- Opens the heart
- Deepens self-connection
- Eases the breath
Nalaya Chakana guides you through a seated breathwork practice built on a simple progression. You begin by filling the lower belly, then shift the same deep breath up into the ribs and chest, and finally join both, lifting the energy out through the crown. Hands on belly and heart keep you anchored.
It suits anyone who feels flat, disconnected or closed off and wants to feel warmer toward themselves and others. The guide says it raises your energy, so it fits best in the morning or afternoon rather than right before bed. Bring someone to mind if you like, and send your breath to them.
After the session
01
A livelier body
Feel fresh energy move through you.
02
A softer, open heart
Notice subtle sensations and messages in your chest.
03
Closeness to yourself
Come back to the present moment, grounded.
04
Warmth toward others
Share care with someone who needs it.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone who feels cut off from their own emotions
- People who want a gentle lift in the morning or afternoon
- Those wanting to feel more loving toward partners, family or friends
- Beginners who like simple, hands-on breathing practices
Not now, if…
- Those looking for a wind-down practice right before bed
- People who prefer silent meditation (this is guided)
- Anyone who doesn't enjoy working with deep, deliberate breathing
Questions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
Why are there hands on the belly and the heart?
Your right hand rests on your lower belly and your left on your heart, so you can feel where each breath goes. In belly breathing you watch the right hand rise and fall. In heart breathing the left hand does the rising, and the belly stays relaxed.
What is the difference between belly breathing and heart breathing here?
In belly breathing you send the air toward your navel and let the abdomen expand to its fullest, which awakens what the guide calls your creative center. In heart breathing you send the breath to the ribcage and chest instead, widening the ribs while your belly and diaphragm stay soft.
What happens in the expansive breathing stage?
You combine both breaths: belly rising, then ribs and chest expanding. At the end of the inhale you send the energy up through your throat and out the crown. On the exhale you keep your attention on expanding beyond your heart and body, further and further.
Who am I meant to send the energy to?
You can choose someone you love, or someone who could use extra care. You visualize, feel or sense your energy pouring into their heart as you breathe up and out. It's optional, and you can also just rest in the expansion.
What does the fountain image mean?
The guide says that when you share your energy from a pure intention, it generates more rather than running out. She pictures it as a fountain flowing from the source back into the source. It's an invitation to give freely, not hold your energy back.
Why do I set an intention at the start?
After a few natural breaths, you choose a one-word intention such as connection or openness, or a short phrase or affirmation. You can whisper it aloud if you like. It gives the three breathing stages a direction to build on.