Pranayama - Sufi Breath Work - Purification of the Elements

Element	Inhale 6s	Exhale 8s	Focus on	Contemplate
Earth yellow	nose	nose	Tip of the nose	Creation, family, abundance, strength, resilience, solidity.
Water green	nose	mouth	Bridge of the nose	Purity, transparency, fluidity, flexibility, adaptability, strength.
Fire red	mouth	mouth	Center of the forehead	Transmutation, brightness, elevation, transformation.
Air blue	mouth	nose	Crown	Pure and expansive thought, inspiration, permanence, abundance.
Ether iridescent	nose	nose	Sphere of light, center of the chest	Purity of spirit, elevation, kindness, gifts, virtues.

Practice guide

Practice daily at sunrise and sunset when baraka ("blessings" in Arabic) is more pronounced.
Avoid consuming toxic substances 3 hours before or after. If you have any illness or health fragility, it is best to wait until it improves to practice daily.
Adopt a very comfortable posture with a straight back. Keep arms relaxed and shoulders down. Sit on a chair or in a half-lotus or full lotus position.
Use a metronome set to 60 beats (cycles) per minute, and at 1/4 with no variation in the tone of the starting beat.
Starting with the first element– earth –inhale slowly during 6 beats; and exhale fully during 8 beats. Prefer soft and smooth over forced breathing.
Focus attention at the tip of the nose. Feel the fresh air. Imagine the air is imbued with the color of the element. Concentrate on the sensation of the air as it enters your body. Relax and let go of any tension or effort.
Contemplate one of the characteristics of the element. For example, for earth, contemplate creation, family, abundance, strength, resilience, solidity.
Perform 10 breath cycles for each of the 5 elements, in the order listed in the table above.