This opening lecture sets the tone for the Stomach Alive series. It’s an invitation to return to the pulse beneath your thinking—to the deep rhythm that governs digestion, intuition, and emotional clarity.

Here, we explore Samana Vayu, the spiral current of digestion and integration, and the enteric nervous system, your belly brain. This subtle intelligence is supported by the vagus nerve, the master communicator between gut and mind.

Breath becomes your first teacher. It regulates nervous system tone, stimulates peristalsis, and awakens a subtle strength that lives beyond performance. The diaphragm pulses like a jellyfish, reminding you that power begins not in force, but in rhythm.

Through somatic insight, anatomical imagery, and yogic philosophy, you’ll be guided to:

Claim your core as a center of discernment, will, and subtle power
Visualize the diaphragm as a jellyfish, pulsing between breath and being
Connect to Samana Vayu, the spiral current of digestion and integration
Understand how breath and spinal motion support peristalsis and vagal tone
Build trust in your body’s intelligence through conscious, rhythmic repetition

This isn’t just about movement—it’s about remembering. Remembering how to listen, how to soften, and how to let your breath guide you back to your own rhythm.