Hey guys I appreciate your patience with this new endeavor. Here's a space for us to talk about our experiences with my 21 day reset, meditation program (especially the first free class) and then SOMA breath (which I didn't create). You can comment with a testimony, your experience, what went well, what didn't, or even feedback or questions for guidance. Thanks! I'll probably also think of some weekly challenges we can do collectively. --- So let me go first. As some of you know, I’ve been practicing Kriya Yoga and meditation for a couple of years now. What I’ve always loved about Kriya is how simple the techniques are — yet how directly they work with energy. That’s why Yogananda called it the “airplane route to God.” It’s efficient. It’s powerful. It’s focused. I’ve also been practicing pranayama and breathwork consistently during that time. Because of that, the 21-Day Reset is actually more beginner to intermediate for me — but still extremely effective, even as an advanced meditator. Personally, I use it throughout my day as part of my regulation practice. I work in home health care, so I might do one exercise (about 7 minutes) between patients, or I’ll do the full 21 minutes on a break. It’s an incredible way to ground yourself, direct your mind, and calm your nervous system in real time. As far as SOMA Breath — it’s the best modality I’ve experienced for a premium somatic bliss state. It’s amazing. The combination of visualization, chanting, and breathwork really amplifies hormonal expression in the body. It’s a full-body experience. Truly. But it does take practice — especially the breath holds — which is why the 21-Day Reset is such a great preparation tool. Regarding my meditation program, I can only really speak to the Kriya path. I teach it in a very practical way (because in my opinion, some of Yogananda’s organizations can be a bit too rigid). Kriya is incredibly powerful and beautifully simple. That said — I do think it requires maturity. The energetic shifts can be strong. For someone younger, or someone without grounding and clarity, it could be overwhelming if not integrated properly. Energy practices aren’t a toy.

--- 🐉✨ Welcome to Ascending Dragons Hey hey! Welcome! Ascending Dragons exists to help you do more than learn meditation.This path is about transforming the nervous system, awakening consciousness, and integrating spiritual realization into daily life through a practical, heart-centered synthesis of Kriya-based meditation and structured breath training. This is your spiritual gym. Let’s begin. 🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉 --- ✨ Start Here (Strongly Recommended) (1) FREE 21-Day Nervous System Upgrade The 21-Day Nervous System Upgrade is the most supportive way to prepare your body, breath, and awareness for meditation and breathwork. It is especially helpful if: - You feel unsure or overwhelmed - Meditation feels difficult or stressful - You want a grounded, confidence-building entry point - You want breathwork to feel smoother and more enjoyable This protocol develops somatic awareness, mindful breathing, and foundational pranayama, which greatly enhances both meditation and breathwork practices. While it is possible to go straight into breathwork and progress through consistency and breath-hold practice, most people benefit greatly from completing the 21-Day protocol first, as it builds the physiological and psychological stability that allows deeper states to arise more naturally. What it gives you: - A calmer, more regulated nervous system - Improved breath control & CO₂ tolerance - Better emotional regulation - Greater comfort in stillness - A daily ritual that builds momentum and confidence Structure (21 minutes per day for 21 days): - 🐉 7 min — Buteyko / CO₂ tolerance training - 🐦‍🔥 7 min — Resonance breathing (4–6 pattern) - 🦄 7 min — Box breathing(progressing weekly: 4–4–4–4 → 6–6–6–6 → 8–8–8–8) This prepares your brain, heart, emotions, and nervous system for deeper meditation and breathwork, while also providing immediate benefits in calm, clarity, and emotional balance. 🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉 (2) --- 🌬️ Free SOMA Breath Recording (Try It for Yourself)