I have been studying Kundalini Yoga and found that the 'panting dog' breath of fire is routinely applied to all kriyas or rituals. It is interesting that when it is done the correct way that fire energy is seen clairvoyantly issuing from the mouth and nose . This is being created in the chakral system and pulled up like a bellows out of the throat mouth and nose. I am keen to learn more about fire breathing in projection as a dragon and the breath of fire in Kundalini Yoga and its origins and utility;

Please try the introductions to Kundalini Yoga which are available for free online and see for yourself how gentle this path begins and learn how powerful it can become.

I found 20 different hits on the first page of results by entering the keywords
'Introduction to Kundalini Yoga'
into the search feature at YouTube;
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...lini+yoga&aq=f

Here is one suggested order of viewing;

I.
Gurmukh offers a more lengthy explanation of kundalini Yoga. Gurmukh charges up her audience with her voice which is lifting and healing in its vibration. You too might find her voice charismatic and empowering.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRjG5i0hXvA

II.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnbzx...5EF2915BE7CC36
*Sarah Klein from Yoga Today defines the purpose of all Yogas
with a curious pronunciation of asanas in Arizona huh ass in ahs
rather than ah sah nahs or os an ahs
"tearing out the toxins and raising our frequency"
as drawing the prana from the perineum to the third eye to awaken the consciousness
*definition of Kundalini Yoga
*practical lesson for the beginner to the Breath of Fire
*spinal flex kriya to awaken chakras from perineum to brow
Sarah defines asana as yoga poses and kriya as yoga ritual.
4 yellow chakra ~a kriya to assist immune system turning hugs with breath of fire
6 green kriya to improve thyroid function
1 red root chakra bounce with breath of fire imho this is out of order the progression of kriyas in Kundalini Yoga ought to move from the root to brow as Sarah and others teach but here she contradicts her own teaching. Note alphabetical suggested order of kriyas.
skip*neuro stretch beginner's form first as this is a more difficult kriya and should not be performed by those with spinal issues.
optional*a rejuvenating kriya rolling on the spine like a rock skip if back issues
2 orange chakra~a kriya with the cat asana and breath of fire to awaken solar plexus
5 yellow chakra~a kriya to pump the belly and free the stomach of toxins
7 green chakra a sitting kriya to extend life stimulating life nerves and lungs moving energy from one side to the other
8 blue chakra~a kriya to stimulate the pituitary
9 blue and indigo chakras~ kriya to move energy from root to third eye
sitting asana to standing . Alternatively, by not crossing ankles the balance can be made easier for those who have difficulty with this
10 indigo chakra~ kriya to stimulate third eye standing still with eyes closed
11 indigo chakra~ running with arms above head in breath of fire
downward facing dog, rock pose,
Adopt a comfortable asana to meditate now on future sessions meditate after Sun Breath or after Siam Kriya
12 purple chakra~Sun Breath pulling energy from supernal centres through sushumna down to the root chakra.
or Meditate here and on a future session continue to step 15 before meditation
13 general spinal chakral column flush~frog asana to Siam Kriya ~lengthening life
3 orange & yellow ~adrenal liver and kidneys
III
revise and improve the Breath of Fire with this lesson by Gurmukh
before you sit in your second session of Kundalini Yoga
Sun Breath and Breath of Fire tongue extended
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB7v3tHow_o

Why Learn Kundalini Yoga?
"Stress breaks down the systems of the body opening it to all other forms of disease and discomfort. The massive explosion in interest in yoga and mediation in the 21st century is testament to the fact that people are in need of relaxation, ways of finding inner calm, and physical well being... emotional manipulation causing mental overload, or what we call stress. This "buffer zone" of the mind can be developed through yoga and mediation. And with the advent of computers and the rise of the knowledge based economy, many of us are sedentary for hours at a time. Yoga is the best form of exercise for maintaining health as it rebuilds the body through stretching and strengthening exercises. Through the practice of Yoga and Meditation, even for a very short period of time, major improvements in physical health and mental clarity are possible. It is also a lot of fun"
citation
http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx