This lesson introduces Samana Vayu, the balancing wind of the body. This churning energy begins near the naval and spirals out, inhabiting the space between the respiratory diaphragm and the region of sacrum. We enter into a state of social engagement via cranial nerve nine. CN IX shares fibers with the vagus nerve, and taps into the wisdom of the enteric nervous system, including the gut microbiome. Our practice includes an exercise which may be done supine with a rolled blanket or small bolster. Alternative is seated with a theraball or blanket roll. There is also a portion of practice done with a block, either from seated or standing..