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.
Stabilizing rigpa
Simple yogic movements for energy flow
In Dzogchen, supportive yogic movements help harmonize body and energy, removing obstacles that obscure awareness. These practices, often drawn from Tibetan yogas such as trülkhor, complement meditation by balancing subtle energies.
Purification rituals and offerings
Although Dzogchen emphasizes direct recognition of awareness, purification rituals and offerings remain supportive practices. They remove obstacles, accumulate merit, and create conducive conditions for realization.