Third eye breathing is focused nasal breathing combined with attention placed at the center of the forehead (between the eyebrows).
It is not about activating a mystical organ. It’s about training the nervous system and attention networks.
The “third eye” is simply a mental anchor point that strongly affects:
- Attention
- Emotional regulation
- Sensory integration
How to practice it (simple and correct)
- Posture
- Sit or stand upright
- Neck long, jaw relaxed, eyes softly closed or half-open
- Breathing
- Inhale slowly through the nose
- Exhale slowly through the nose
- No breath holding at first
- Attention
- Lightly rest your awareness at the point between the eyebrows
- Do not strain or stare internally
- If tension appears, soften immediately
- Rhythm
- Smooth, even breath
- Let the breath slow naturally
- 5–10 minutes is enough
If pressure builds in the head → you are forcing. Back off.
What’s happening physiologically (the real reason it works)
Third eye breathing influences three key systems:
1. Attention networks in the brain
Placing attention at the forehead engages the prefrontal cortex, improving:
- Focus
- Mental clarity
- Inhibitory control (less mental noise)
This is why thoughts slow down.
2. Autonomic nervous system
Slow nasal breathing:
- Increases parasympathetic tone
- Reduces stress hormones
- Stabilizes heart rate variability
Result: calm without drowsiness.
3. Sensory integration & body awareness
The forehead is a high-feedback sensory zone. Focusing there:
- Pulls attention out of scattered thinking
- Unifies perception
- Creates a “centered” feeling
This is what people mislabel as “energy activation.”
Why it’s used in YogKungFu
Third eye breathing:
- Sharpens awareness before movement
- Prevents mindless force during practice
- Links intention to action
Used briefly, it enhances:
- Precision
- Timing
- Calm under pressure
Used too long, it can cause:
- Head pressure
- Dissociation
- Restlessness
That’s why YogKungFu balances it with lower-body grounding and dantian awareness.
Chinese–Indian overlap
- Indian language: Ajna Chakra (command center)
- Chinese function: Shen regulation (mental clarity)
- Modern view: executive attention + breath regulation
Different maps. Same system.
Common mistakes (important)
- Forcing attention upward
- Holding the breath
- Trying to “see” something
- Practicing too long without grounding
If you feel spaced-out, stop and switch to lower belly breathing.
Bottom line
Third eye breathing is:
- A focus amplifier
- A mental stabilizer
- A tool, not a destination
Used correctly, it sharpens the mind.
Used incorrectly, it unbalances the system.
That’s why YogKungFu treats it as one part of a complete loop—not the goal.