As a fourth-year medical student, I know what exhaustion feels like—long shifts, endless studying, and the quiet ache of being far from home. Some days, the stress feels heavier than my textbooks, and I wonder how long I can keep pushing before something gives.
One evening, after yet another stressful day, I found myself searching for something—anything—to help me feel more balanced. That’s when I discovered the Kriya to Embody the Totality of Self. Could this be the anchor I needed?
Skeptical but hopeful, I committed to practicing this Kriya for seven days. No grand expectations—just curiosity. Here’s how it went.
The Benefits of Practicing This Kriya
Sharper Mental Clarity and Focus
At first, I didn’t feel much—just awkward movements and unfamiliar breathing patterns. But then, something changed. With each breath, it was like clearing the mental fog, like hitting reset on my mind.
I used to push through my study sessions in a haze of fatigue. But after practicing this Kriya, something shifted. My mind felt sharper, like I was actually present rather than just staring at words on a page.
Increased Physical Stamina
By the third night, I realised something—I wasn’t collapsing into bed like before. My body still felt tired, but it was different. Less drained, more balanced, like I had something to replenish me.
I also became more aware of how I carried stress—the tension in my shoulders, the stiffness in my lower back from sitting too long. The postures helped relieve those knots in ways I hadn’t expected.
Stress Relief and Emotional Balance
Breath of Fire became my refuge. At first, I wasn’t sure if I was doing it right, but then I felt it—the heat rising, the tension dissolving. It was as if I finally had a tool to quiet the inner chaos.
For the first time in a while, I could release the stress I had been holding. Not by ignoring it, not by pushing through it, but by simply breathing through it.
Sustained Energy and Improved Digestion
On the worst days—when I forgot to eat, when the exhaustion felt heavier than my thoughts—this Kriya became my pick-me-up. No caffeine, no sugar rush, just breath and movement bringing me back to life. I also noticed something unexpected—my digestion improved. The sluggish heaviness that came with stress started to lift, and my energy felt more steady throughout the day.
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A Medical Student’s Perspective: Seven Days In
The first few days were tough. My body felt stiff, my mind raced with doubts—'Is this really going to help?' I wanted to quit. But something told me to keep going. So I did, even when it felt pointless.
At first, 10–15 minutes felt like nothing. But slowly, those minutes became my escape. A sacred pause. A chance to step away from the relentless cycle of stress and just breathe. And for the first time in a long time, I felt like I wasn’t just surviving—I was finding my centre again.
By day four, I caught myself standing taller. The weight I didn’t even realise I was carrying—shoulders hunched, jaw clenched, mind overloaded—started to ease. I wasn’t just less tired; I felt stronger. More present. Less like I was drowning in deadlines, more like I could actually breathe.
On day seven, something remarkable happened. I finished my practice and just sat there, breathing. No rushing, no checklist in my mind—just stillness. And in that moment, I felt something I hadn’t felt in ages—ease. Not just physical lightness, but a deep, quiet clarity. Like I was finally home in myself.
What started as an experiment became a practice I didn’t want to let go of.
Conclusion: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool
If stress feels like it’s running your life, I know exactly how that feels. But here’s the thing—this Kriya helped me find a way back to balance.
If you’ve been searching for something—anything—to help you breathe a little easier, try it for seven days. No pressure, no perfection. Just a chance to reconnect with yourself.
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