WHAT SHOULD WE PRACTICE TOGETHER AS A GROUP? I’ve been thinking about ways we can make this community more interactive and experiential, not just a place where information flows one direction. One idea I’m considering is a Weekly Challenge. Every Sunday, I post a practice for the week. Then we try it during the week and come back Saturday to talk about what we experienced. Nothing that requires everyone to sign on at the same time. Just something we can practice together and reflect on together. Some ideas that came to mind: • A 24-hour fast • Setting a clear intention for the week • A half day of silence • A group guided meditation • Doing the 21-Day Breathwork Challenge together and sharing our experiences • A group intro to meditation class, then checking in weekly about progress • Optional one-on-one coaching or meditation guidance, then discussing insights as a group The idea is simple: practice something together, then talk about what actually happened internally. What did you notice? What was hard? What helped? I’d love to hear your ideas. What kinds of weekly challenges or practices would you want to do together as a group? 🐉

Hello everyone, my name is Steven. I am an Ananda-certified meditation instructor and a SOMA Breathwork Facilitator (Level 1 at the time of this writing). Achievingour God-Given potential and realizing our inner power is my passion. I spent much of my life feeling helpless and weak, and now that I've discovered the wisdom that is in the yogic traditions from the Masters, this is my passion— to help us all experience the joy of divine nearness, and personal empowerment. This is what I am inviting you into. Dragons symbolize Spiritual awakening, personal empowerment, and the guarding of esoteric truths and abilities for those that are ready at the right time. ✨🐉 WHAT I BELIEVE ✨🐉 I was raised in an Evangelical Christian home. I’ve always been deeply spiritual, and Jesus has been one of my greatest teachers — someone I still revere today as one of my two top gurus. But growing up, I also experienced profound doubts and questions. I began a long journey of discovery that led me to a much bigger understanding of God and the universe than religion alone could offer me. Despite years of studying Christian apologetics, certain things were simply not reconcilable. Over time, I transitioned from Evangelical Christianity… to Christian Mysticism, Kriya Yoga, and Buddhism — especially the Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese traditions. I’ve been studying Kriya Yoga through Ananda, the organization created by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda — both of whom are very dear to my heart. I expect to be Kriya-initiated around September 2026, which will only deepen the fire and passion I bring to Ascending Dragons. ✨🐉MY SPIRITUAL AWAKENING✨🐉 My spiritual awakening began in May 2024. It was mind-blowing and soul-expanding — the kind of experience that makes a single year feel like ten. My entire inner universe changed. Guided by the wisdom of near-death experiences and my Kriya Yoga journey, I finally found the answers I had been searching for — answers that resonated deeply with my spirit. I discovered a God of unconditional love, and the hidden truth that we are all children of the Divine, each on a soul-journey of learning and experience.

--- 🐉✨ 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)