Breathing exercises and channels
Although Dzogchen emphasizes direct recognition of awareness, supportive practices such as breathing and working with subtle channels help clear obstacles and harmonize body, speech, and mind.
Dzogchen context
Use of mantras and sound
While Dzogchen emphasizes direct recognition of awareness, sound and mantra are powerful supportive practices. They help harmonize energy, dissolve fixation, and reveal the natural resonance of rigpa.
Chöd practice and releasing fear
Chöd, meaning 'cutting through,' is a powerful supportive practice sometimes integrated with Dzogchen. It is designed to cut attachment to the self and dissolve fear, especially fear of death and demons of the mind.