Number of the month: 12 → 1 + 2 = 3
December is the 12th month: 1 + 2 = 3, returning the year to the Positive Mind, in coherence with the Moon. The year closes the way it is meant to — in optimism. The Positive Mind looks back at the year and finds the gift in every event, then looks forward and sees what is possible.
In its shadow, December’s Positive Mind scatters into over-commitment and the busyness of the season. In its strength, it is generous, joyful, and clear about what matters. Use December to celebrate what the year has given you and to set the possibility for the year ahead.
Focus for December: Close the year in possibility.
Universal Breath practice for the 3rd Body — December:
Chander Mudra seals in the energy of the Moon and develops the positive, projective quality of the mind. Regular practice transforms doubt and negativity into a natural state of optimism, equality, and elevated awareness — begin with hands open, bring the fingertips together, and seal the grip: Open, Meet, Seal.
Position: At the navel point, thumbs pointing away from the navel.
Breath: Universal Breath — 8 strokes IN through puckered lips · 8 strokes OUT through the nose
Mantra: Sa — Ta — Na — Ma — Wha — He’ — Gu — Ru (one syllable per stroke, silent)
Duration: 11 minutes daily throughout December.
Sit comfortably with a tall spine. Bring the hands into Chander Mudra at the navel point. Begin the Universal Breath and continue for 11 minutes. Repeat throughout the day when issues arise around the 3rd chakra and you want a deeper emotional relationship to your Infinite Self.