Pranayama Asana · Elementary (Level 2) · Catalog #800480

Ego Eradicator Kundalini Ego Eradicator

Arms at sixty degrees with breath of fire, from the Kundalini repertoire. Strongly heating and named for its intent.

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Ego Eradicator (Kundalini Ego Eradicator) — Pranayama posture targeting Shoulders, Abs · Breath of fire breath · Eyes closed drishti.

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Sanskrit Name
Kundalini Ego Eradicator
Posture Family
Pranayama
Difficulty
Elementary (Level 2)
Recommended Hold
180 seconds
Breath Pattern
Breath of fire
Drishti (Gaze)
Eyes closed
Target Muscles
Shoulders, Abs
Energy Expenditure
3.0 METs

Alignment, Breath & Drishti Cues for Ego Eradicator

Ego Eradicator (Kundalini Ego Eradicator) belongs to the Pranayama posture family and engages the Shoulders, Abs at an intensity of approximately 3.0 METs. Arms at sixty degrees with breath of fire, from the Kundalini repertoire. Strongly heating and named for its intent.

  • Breath Rhythm: Maintain Breath of fire throughout the 180-second hold so nervous system tone remains steady.
  • Visual Focal Point (Drishti): Direct the gaze toward Eyes closed to quiet peripheral distraction and stabilize balance.
  • Primary Anatomical Focus: Concentrates mechanical load and mobility across Shoulders, Abs.
  • Minimum Recommended Age: 10 years (120 months).

Ayurvedic Dosha Profile (Vāta, Pitta & Kapha)

In Ayurvedic asana sequencing (Dosha Provenance: modern-synthesis), every posture shifts Vata, Pitta, and Kapha according to its mechanical compression, heat generation, and grounding stability:

  • Vāta Effect: Neutral (0) — pair with slow nasal breathing and unhurried transitions to prevent excess mobility or dryness.
  • Pitta Effect: Mildly Increases (+1) — keep the jaw, temples, and abdomen soft when holding for 180 seconds.
  • Kapha Effect: Strongly Pacifies (-2) — link into dynamic flows or longer holds when seeking metabolic stimulation.

Contraindications & Safety Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • High blood pressure
  • Shoulder injury

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