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The basic Purification Breathing Practice, also called the 20 Purification Breaths, consists of four breaths done as 5 inhalations and exhalations as described:

This is done before breakfast, standing in a relaxed position preferably in the open air or in front of an open window. The feet are stable on the ground, and the knees, shoulders, neck and jaws are loosened.
Inhalations and exhalations are done rhythmically in a restful, quiet manner, slower than the usual breath, yet slightly fuller. It is important to discover the natural rhythm of one’s breath. While inhaling and exhaling one’s thoughts are focused on receiving and radiating the Divine Power in Space which purifies and revivifies, and which inspires and enables the soul to unfold.

The thought to be kept constantly present in the mind is the following one, given by Pir-o-Murshid in his own words:

while inhaling: I inhale Divine Light and Life
while exhaling: I radiate Divine Life and Light

• first breath: in through the nose out through the nose NN (nose/nose)
• second breath: in through the nose out through the mouth NM (nose/mouth)
• third breath: in through the mouth out through the nose MN (mouth/nose)
• fourth breath in through the mouth out through the mouth MM (mouth/mouth)
 

...in through the nose, out through the nose. Very refined while reciting silently on the breath the prayer Nayaz as indicated below.
Healing Prayer, Nayaz, is repeated three times and said silently on the breath as follows:

NAYAZ

inhaling: Beloved Lord, Almighty God,
exhaling: through the rays of the sun,
inhaling: through the waves of the air,
exhaling: through the all-pervading life in space,
inhaling: purify and revivify me
holding: and I pray
exhaling: heal my body, heart and soul.

This practice can be done standing, lying or sitting. If one is ill or feeling weak, this exercise can be done sitting or even lying down.
In the case of delicate breathing organs or of any other internal problem, or if required for the purpose of improving the health, this practice is done twice a day, morning and evening; or even three times a day if necessary.