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Acknowledgements
The teachings in this manual are entirely the gift of Yogi Bhajan (Siri Singh
Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji) who has brought the technology of
Kundalini Yoga to the West. Our gratitude to him is infinite. Any errors or
omissions in the following pages are entirely the fault of the Editors and Staff
and do by np means reflect upon the perfection and comprehensiveness
of the teachings.
Editors 5.5. Gurubanda Singh Khalsa M.S.S. Gurw:haranSingh Khalsa
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Table of Contents' Introduction - Why This Manual?
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A Note to Kundalini Yoga Teachers
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For Beginners.. _ Tuning In
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Preparation for Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
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Kriya for Pelvic Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . .
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Meditation for Ego Problems and Mental Disease Meditation for Spiritual Stamina
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Meditation for Gurprasad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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About Yogi Bhajan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix - Pictorial Summary of Kriyas
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Introduction - Why This Manual? We at the KundaJinl Research Institute are happ~ to be presenting this new instruction manual, Keeping Up Wdh Kundalini Yoga. We hope that It will be of benefit to you as a student and/or teacher ofKundalmi Yoga. Although Yogi Bhajan has taught hundreds 'Of classes In Kundalini Yoga, there are many wonderful. kriyas which have still not found their way Into print. 1l}is manual Is an attempt to partiaDy remedy that situation. Some of the kriyas contained herein have been bt. limited circulation among· teachers of Kundalini Yoga in rough typewritten form while others are practically "unknown". From the many kriyas available to us, we have bied to select those which, in content duration, seemed particularly suitable for both morning sadhana and for beginning to interrnediate yoga classes.
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1bis manual Is designed as a supplement to the Sadhana Guideline:; which serves as the basic "'text" in many Kundalini Yoga classes. It is not Intended as a replacement for the Sadhano Guideline:;. There is a tremendous amount of valuable informatio~ contained in Sadhana Guide line:; which you wiD not find here, including desaiptions of the basic asanas, bandas, mantras, and mudras of Kunda\ini Yega. We feel, however, that as a student grows in his practice of Kundalini Yega, more Written material should be provided to fiD his growing interest and development. That is the primary purpose for which this manual has been compUed.
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A Note to Kundalini Yoga Teachers In the production of this manual, we have introduced several innovations with the teacher of Kundalini Yoga in mind. We hope that they will be of genuine advantage to you in your teaching experience. With each exadse set, we have included an exp1anation of its oveRll thnast and benefits. This appears near the top of each page under the heading, What This Kriya WiD Do For You. Then, following each exen:ise. you will find an explanation of the particular effects of that exercise within the context of the entire kriya. A given exercise, when performed by JtseH, may have many clifferent effects. but only those are listed which are germane to the overall flow of the Jaiya. Dired1y below the tide of each kriya. we have included the approximate maximum and minimum times necessaJY to complete that kriya. This is to help you in choosing a kiiya to fit within the time framework of your yoga class or sadhana schedule. To c:alcuJate the maximum times we have allowed ~ fuD length of time for each exen:ise plus 3 minutes of reJaxation
between each exercise wherever relaxation maybe considered suitable. We have also included a 10 minute deep relaxation at the end of each set. :To caJcuJate the "minimum time, we have used the minimum time for each exercise and have aDowed only 30 seconds transition time from one exe:rdse to the next with no relaxation whatsoever_ F"mally, W(> have included a pictorial summary of the eight kriyas in this manual which we feel will be very useful to you both in choosing the kriya you wish to teach and in quicldy caIling to mind which kriya is which. Obviously, there are many' elements which we might have included in this manual (such as explanations of the basics of Kundalini Yega) which we chose to leave out. Once again, we must state that we consider this manual to be a supplement to the Sadhana Guidelines, our basic text, and not a replacement for it.
God bless you, and may all of your teaching experiences be fuliilljng and expanding for you. Please be sure to share with us any of your aiticisms or comments about this manual so that they may be incorporated into future editions.
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For Beginners ... If you are a beginning student of Kundalini Yoga, that is if you have been practicing for Jess than six months, or if you have been practicing without the aid of a teacher who has been certified by the 3HO Foundation, then there are a few things which you should &mow before you begin to use this instruction manual:
SUPPLEMENT TO THE Sadhana Guidelines This manual has been prepared as a supplement to the Sadhana Guidelines (alternately titled Kundalini Yoga/Sadhana Guidelines). 5adhana Guidelines is a book which contains a complete introduction to the daily practice of Kundalini Yoga. It includes complete descriptions of aD the asanas (postures), mudros (hand positions), bandas (energy locks), and mantras (sound currents) of Kundalini Yoga. It includes information about the theory of Kundalini Yoga and answers many questions commonly asked about Kundalini. It includes a section on the philosophy of sadhana, the daily practice of Kundalini Yoga, and contains guidelines for establishing your own personal sadhana. It also includes three outstanding lectures by Yogi Bhajan, the man who first brought the science of Kundalini Yoga to the West. And, of cowse, it includes thirty-two kriyas (sets of Kundalini Yoga exercises) and fifteen meditations. If you do not already own a copy of Sadhana Guidelines then, by all means, buy one. It is invaluable. and the information contained in this manual is incomplete Without it. Ask your nearest 3HO Foundation Center, your local bookstore or write to K.R.I. Publications at the address printed on the back cover of this book. Tuning-In Kundalini Yoga is one spiritual discipline which cannot be practiced without a teacher, although it is not necessary for the teacher to be physically present when you pmctice. To establish a aeative link with the Master of Kunda1ini Yoga. Yogi Bhajan, you should be sure to '"tune-in" to his energy flow using the Adi Mantra, "Ong Namo Guru Deu Nama." For specific instructions, see the section on "Tuning-In."
Mental FOQIS The following pages contain many kriyas which include asanas, mudros, bandas, pranayam (patterned breathing) and. dynamic exercise. A further ingredient which is not always specified is mental focus. Generally speaking, unless you are directed to do otherwise, you should fix your concentration on the ..third-eye point," a point midway between the brows, one-half inch up and one-half inch belo~ the skin. With your eyes closed, you can mentally locate this point by turning your eyes gently upwards and inwards. By concentration at the third-eye point, it is not meant that you should block out all other awareness. You should remain aware of your breath, your body posture, your movements, and any mantra you may be using, but your "center of awareness" should be at the third-eye point.
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8 Linking the Breath With a Mantra Another aspect of Kundalini Yoga practice which is frequently unspec}fied is the use of mantra. A mantra is a series of sounds, generally having an inspirational meaning such as a name of God, which have been designed to elevate or modify consciousness by their rhythmical repetition. It is beneficial throughout the practice of Kundalini kriyas to utilize the power of mantra by linking a mantra to the breath even when no mantra is formally specified. The mantra most commonly used is Sat Nam (rhymes with "But Mom"). Sat Nom means uTruth is my identity." 1bis mantra can be linked with the breath by mentally ,repeating Sat as you inhale. and mentally repeating Nom as you exhale. By doing so, you filter your thoughts, insuring that each thought-dlain has a positive resolution. You will also find that the use of a mantra makes it easier to keep up in the performance of any exercise that is particularly strenuous and that it adds depth to the performance of eVen the simplest exercise. Pacing Yourself Many Kundalini kriyas involve rhythmical movement between two or more postures. In such cases the pace at which you should move is generally not stated. As a rule, you shoUld begin -slowly, keeping a steady rhythm. Inaease gradually, being careful not to strain. GeneraUy speaking, the more you practice an exercise, the faster you can go, but in any case, be sure that the spine bas become warm and flexible before attempting rapid movements.
Concluding an Exercise Unless otherwise stated, an exercise is concluded by inhaling and holding the breath briefly, then exhaling and relaxing the posture. While the breath is being held, one should apply the mool band or Uroot lock". (See Sadhana Guidelines for a complete explanation.) This
helps to consolidate the effects of any exercise and to circulate the energy to the higher centets of the body. How long the breath should be retained depends upon your level of aCcomplishment as a student. More experienced students with highly developed lung capadties can obviously hold their breath for a longer period of time than can the beginning student. In no case, however, should you hold the breath to the point of passing out. If you start to feel dizzy. immediately exhale and relax. Relaxation Between Exet~ An important part of any exercise is the relaxation following it. Unless otherwise specified, you should allow one to three minutes of relaxation in a comfortable and convenient posture (generally in easy pose, in corpse pose on the back. or lying £laton the stomach) after each exercise. The less experienced you are in the practice of Kundafini Yoga or the more strenuous the exercise, the longer the relaxation period which will be required. During the practice of sadhana during the early morning hours when the body is normally in a relaxed and restful state, it may be necessary to reduce relaxation lime to a bare minimum so as to remain' alert and awake. Many kril1a5 end with a period of "deep relaxation" which may be allowed to continue for about three to ten minutes. OnYourWay ... With the above considerations. conditions and suggestions in mind. we inVite you to enjoy the practice of Kundalini kriyas contained in the following pages. If you have any questions or concerns about your practice of Kundalini Yoga. feel free to contact your local 3HO Foundation teaching center. or to contact the Kundalini Research Institute at the address and phone number printed on the back cover of this boolt.
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TUNING IN Every Ktindalini Yoga class or practice session should begin with chanting the Ad; Mantra: Ong Namo Guru Dev Nama. By chanting it in proper form and consciousness, the student humbles himself before the higher self, the source of all guidance, and opens the pr~tective link between himself and the divine teacher.
How to recite the Adi Mant:ra: Sit in a comfortable sitting position with the spine straight. Press the palms of the hands together at the center of the chest with the fingers pointing straight up. Draw the hands tightly into the chest so that the joints of the thumbs are pressed against the sternum (the place where the .
two halves of the no cage meet.) Inhale deeply. Focus your concentration at the third-€ye point, midway between the brows, about one-baH an inch up and one-half an . inch deep. As you exhale, chant the words, Ong Namo. using the entire breath to produce the sound. Then take a quick sip of air through the mouth and chant the rest of the manaa. Guru DeD Namo, extending the sound as long as possible. The sound Det1 is chanting a minor third higher than the other sounds of the mantra. (For relative pitch and rhythm, see musical notation below.) As you chant. Vibrate the aanium with the sound so that a mild pressure is felt at the third-eye point. Chant this mantra at least three times before beginning your Kundalini Yega practice.
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How to pronounce the Adi Mantra: TIle "(Y' sound in Ong is long. as in "go" and of relatively short duration. The "ng" sound is relatively long and produces a definite vibration on the roof of the mouth and the aanium. The first part of the word, Nama, is short and rhymes with "hum". The "0", as in "go" is held fora long time. The first'syllable of the word Guru is pronounced as in the word, "good." The second syllable is pronounced like the word. "rue,". (rhymes with "truej. TIle first syllable, therefore, is short and the second one long. The word, DeD rhymes with "gave". What this mantra means: Ong is the infinite aeative energy experienced in manifestation and activity. It is a variation of the cosmic syllable Om which is used to denote God in His absolute or unmanifested state. When God aeates and functions as Creator, He is called Ong. Namo has the same root as the word Nameste which means "reverent greetings." Nameste is a common form of respectful greeting in India accompanied by the mudra of palms pressed together at the chest or forehead. It implies bowing down. Together Ong Nama means "I call on the infinite aeative consciousness." opening yourself to the universal consciousness that guides all action. Guru is the teacher or the embodiment of the wisdom that one is seeking. Dev means divine or of God, in a non-earthly, transparent sense. Nama, in closing the mantra, reaffirms the humble reverence of the devotee. Taken together, Guru Den Nama means "I call on the divine wisdom." whereby you bow before your higher self to .JUide you in using the knowledge and energy given by the cosmic self.
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Kriya for Elevation
(20 - 50 min.)
What This ~ Will Do For You This easy set of exercises is excellent as a warm-up and a tune-up. It systematically exercises the spine and aids in the circulation of prana to balance the chalaas.
1) Sit in an easy pose. Extend the arms up at a 60 degree angle to the horizontal, palms facing forward. Curl the fingertips into the pads of the palms just below the base of the fingers. Extend the thumbs. (A) Angle the wrists so that the thumbs are pointing straight up and the other fingers are parallel to the ground. (B) Begin breath of fire and continue for 1-3 minutes. Then inhale deeply and hold the breath as you bring the thumb tips together above your head. Then exhale and apply the mool band. Hold the breath out briefly. Then inhale and relax. T;us exercise opens the lungs, brings the hemi spheres of the brain to a state of alertness consoli: dales the magnetic field. 2) Sitting In easy pose, grasp the shins with both hands. As you inhale, flex the spire forward. (A) As you exhale, flex the spine back. keeping the shoulders relaxed and the head straight. (B) Continue rhythmicaDy with deep breaths for 1-3 minutes. Then inhale. Exhale and relax. This exercise stimulates and stTetches the 1o&DeT and mid spine. 3) In easy pose, place the hands on the shoulders, arms parallel to the ground, widi the thumbs in back and the fingers In front. Inhale as you twist the head and torso to the left. Exhale as you twist to the right. Continue for 1-3 minutes, then inhale, facing straight forward. Exhale and relax. This exercise stimulates and stretches the lower and mid-spine.
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4) Stretch both legs straight out in front Grab the big toe of each foot by locking the index finger around the toe and pressing the thumb against the toenail. (tl you cannot reach the toes, grab the ankles.) Inhale and stretch the spine straight, pulling back on the toes and keeping the knees straight. (A) Exhale and bend forward, pulling the elbows to the ground and the head to the lmees. (8) Continue with deep, powerful breathing for 1-3 minutes. Inhale up and hold the breath briefly. Stay up and exhale completely, holding the breath out briefly. Inhale and relax. This exercise works on the lower and upper $pine. 5) Sit on the right heel with the left leg extended forward. Grasp the big toe of the left foot with both hands, applying a pressure against the toenail. Bring the elbows to the ground and the head to the knee. Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1-2 minutes. Inhale. Exhale and stretch the head and' torso forward and down. Hold the breath out briefly. Inhale aqd switch
legs. Repeat the exercise using the opposite side. Relax.. This exercise helps eliminauon, stretches the sciatic neroe and brings drculotion to the upper torso. 6) Spread the legs wide, grasping the toes as in
Exercise 4. Inhale and stretch the spine straight, pulling back on the toes. (A) Exhale and, bending at the waist, bring the head down to the left knee. Inhale up in the center position CA) and exhale down, bringing up the head to the right knee (5). Continue with powerful breathing for 1-2 minutes. Then inhale up in the center position and exhale, bending straight forward from the waist, touching the forehead to the floor. (C) Continue this up and down motion for 1 minute, then- inhale up, stretching the sPine straight. Exhale, bringing the forehead to the floor. Hold the breath out briefly as you stretch forward and down. Inhale and relax. This exercise deuelops flexibility of the lower spine and saaum and charges the magnetic field.
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7) Cobra Pose. Ue on the stomach with the palms flat on the floor under the shoulders (A). The heels are together with the soles of the feel facing up. Inhale into cobra pose, arching the spine, vertebra by vertebra, from the neck to the base of the spine until the arms are straight with the elbows locked. (B) Begin breath of me. Continue far 1-3 minutes. Then inhale, arching the spine to the maximum. Exhale and hold the breath out briefly, apply mool bond. Inhale. Exhaling slowly, lower the arms and relax the spine, vertebra .by vertebra, from the base of the spine to the top. Relax, lying on the stomach with the chin on the floor and the arms by the sides. This exercise balances the sexual energy and draws the prana to balance apana so that the kundalini energy can dr· culate to the higher centers in the following exercises.
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the hands on the knees. Inhale and shrug the shoulders. up toward the ems. (A) Exhale and drop the shoulders down. (8) Continue rhythmically with powerful breathing for 1·2 minutes. Inhale. Exhale and relalC. This exerr:ise balances the upper chaleras and opens the harmonal gaJ.e to the higher brain centers. 8) Sit in easy pose. Place
9) Sit in easy pose. Begin rolling the neck clockwise in a circular motion, bringing the right ear toward the right shoulder. the back of the head toward the back of the neck, the left ear toward the left shoulder and the chin toward the chest. The shoulders remain relaxed and mo tionless, and the neck should be a1loo.ved to gently stretch as the head cirdes around. Continue far 1 - 2 minutes, then reverse the direction and continlJe for 1 - 2 minutes more. Bring the head to a central position and relax.
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10) Sit on the heels in the Sat Kriya position. Stretch the arms over the head so that the elbows hug the ears. Interlock the fingers except for the index fin gers which are pressed together and pointed up. Begin to chant "Sat Narn" emphatically in a constant rhythm about 8 times per 10 seconds. Chant the sound "Sat" from the navel point and solar plexus, and pull the navel all the way in toward the spine. On "Nam" relax the navel. Continue for 3-7 minutes, then inhale and squeeze the muscles tight &om the buttocks all the way up the back past the shoulder. MentaJly allow the energy to flow through the top of theskuD. Exhale. Inhale deeply. Exhale completely and apply the moo' band with the breath held out. Inhale and relax. Sat Kriya drc:ulates the kundalini eneJIDI through the evlce ofthe chaleras, aids in digestion and strengthens the nervous system. 11) Relax in easy pose or on the back with the arms at the sides, palms up. Deep relaxation allows you to enjoy and consciously integrate the mind/body changes which haue been brought about during the practice of this Icriya. It allows you to sense the exten sion of the self through the magnetic field. and the aura and allows the physical body to deeply relax.
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Nabhi Kriya for Prana-Apana
(l7-42 min.)
What This Kriya WiD Do For You This kriya balances prana and apana by focusing on the third chakTa at the nalJel point and then at the heart center. It is good for general strength, for digestion, for abdominal toning, for allelJiating mild depression andJor deueloping the healing flow ofprana through the hands.
1) Sit with the right leg straight out and the left foot on the right thigh. Glilb the big toe of the right foot with the thumbs of both hands pressing against the toenail and the first two fingers of both hands applying a pressure against the soft part of the toe. PuB back on the big toe. Stretch the spine straight. Tuck the ~ into the cavity above the .chest. Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1-2 minutes. Then inhale, change legs, and continue for 1-2 minutes more: Inhale and relax. This exercise opens the lungs, balances the polCDity 0/ the aura, and $limulates the pituitmv·
2) 1Je on your back with your arms at YOlD' sides. Bring the knees into the chest and begin alternately kicking the buttocks with the heels. Inhale as you raise each ieg,
exhale as you strike the buttocks; Continue 1-3 minutes. Inhale and relax. This e.xen:ise is em aid to digestion. 3) Remaining on the back raise bOth legs to a height of 18 Inches. Inhale and draw the left knee to the chest. Exhale as you extend the left leg and simultaneously chaw the right Imee to the chest. keeping the lower legs paraDel to the floor. Continue this push-puB motionwlth powerful breathing for 1·3 minutes. Inhale and extend both legs out. Exhale and relax. This exercise aids in digestion. 4) Lie on your stomach. PIac:e the hands under the shoulders and raise the body until tf1e elbows Jock. The weight of the body is sUpported by either the palms or the fingertips. The body, from the head to the toes forms a straight bne. Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Inhale and hold the breath briefly. Exhale. Inhale. 1ben exhale completely and hold the breath out briefly. Inhale and relax. This exercise giues stTength to the lower back and stimulates the brain.
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5) Stretch pose: Lie on the back with the legs together and raise the heels 6 inches. Raise the head and shoulders 6 inches and stare at your toes with the arms stretched out, pointing at the toes. In this posi Inhale and hold briefly. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale com pletely and apply mool band. Inhale and relax. This e:xer dse Gdiuates and balances the third cham, sets the nauel point and aids in digestion. 6) Sit in easy pose. Spread the mrns at an angle of 60 degrees, parallel to the ground, as if to receive someone. Spread and tense.aD fingers. (AJ Take a few long, deep breaths, then bring the fingers Into tight fists. Slowly bring the fists to the center of the chest as if bringing in a great Weight. (8) When they reach the center of the chest exhale forcefully. Repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times. Then, spreading the anns at an angle of 60 degrees or more, tense the fingers and breathe long and deep. Then slowly bring the hands to a position 4 inches apart in front of the chest with the palms facing each other, fingers pointing up. (C) Staring at the space between the palms, feel the energy flow between the hands. Continue long deep breathing in this position for 1·2 minutes. Then bring the palms together at the center of the chest.. Meditate at the brow point for 1 minute. Then bending forward from the waist, bring the forehead and the palms to the floor. (0) Relax in this position for 1-2 minutes. This exerd$e brings mental and physical [oeus to the hands and opens the heart center. 7) Return to a cross· legged sitting position. Meditate. 8) Deeply relax.
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Preparation for Meditation Wha~ This Kriya
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This short set is uery energizing. It establishes a subtle balance between the heart. lungs and sex organs. Like $0 many of the Kundalini Yaga kriyas taught by Yogi Bhajan. it is a precious jewei with many benefits to those who practice it.
1). Sit with the legs straight out in front. CJasp the hands behind the neck with the fingers interlocked in venus
lock, palms pressed against the neck under the hair. Inhale and raise the left leg to an angle of 60 degrees from the horizontal. Hold this position and begin long deep breathing. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Inhale and hold the breath. Exhale and relax. This exercise. done on the left side only, aeotes a cross pressure in the body that increases the /low of eneJ!DI bea»een the lIDo sides. It creates a temporary imbalance in order to correct the flow of energy and the drcu1ation of the heart.
2) Assume the same posture as -in exercise '1. Inhale and begin breath of fire. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Inhale and hold the breath. Exhale and relax. This exercise, using breath of fire. works to regulate the flow of sexual energy and strengthens the femoral branch of-the sciatic nerue. 3) Ue on your back.. Place the right hand under the small of the back, palm facing down. Place the left palm against the neck with the elbow touching the ground. Raise the right leg up to 90 degrees. BegIn breath of fire. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Then inhale and hold the breath. Exhale and deeply relax for 1-3 minutes. Switch· ing the pressure to the right side of the body. this exercise connects the upper and lower energy triangles to correct the gall bladder. heart and spleen.
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4) Remain on the back. Bending the knees with your feet on the floor. grab the ankles. Inhale and raise the buttocks. pressing the navel point up. CA} Exhale and relax down. (B) Continue this sequence rhythmically with powetful breathing for 1-3 minutes. Inhale up and hold the breath. Exhale and relax. This exercise opens the pelVic region and strengthens the lower back. It balances the sex meridian and prepares you Jar the {ollowing exercise. 5} Sit on the heels. Carefully lean back so that the shoulders touch the floor. Rest the hands next to the thighs. CA] Begin a powerful breath of lire. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Inhale and hold briefly. Exhale and deeply relax on the back with the legs stretched out for 1 minute. (B) This exercise stTetches the thighs and lower back. It promotes mineral balance in the body by regulating the glands. The deep relaJCation foHowing this e.xen::ise allows the glandular secretions to be drctJ1ated and distributed throughout the body.
6} Stand up straight with the arms extended straight out in front parallel to the ground. The wrists are relaxed. Lift the heels up off the ground. Supporting yourself on your toes. Begin long deep breathing. Continue for 1-3 minutes. This exercise makes the mind alert. stimulates the pituitary gland and balances the magnetic field. pre paring you faT deep meditation. 7) Meditate. 8) Relax.
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Kriya for the Instinctual Self
What This Kriya Will Do For You: ~ human beings, &De haue certain instincts as do animals, but rile also halle the ability to direct, shape and giue meaning to the expression of these instincts. Many oj the strongest instincts find expression and repreSentation through the "'lower triangle" of chaleras, that is the first. second and third chaleras. The physical correlates of these chabas are the rectum, the sex. organs and the naueI point. According to the science oj Humanology as taught by Yogi Bhajan, dvsfunctions 0/ the body are reflected in the mJnd and oic:e versa. A serious neurotic behauior or selj-destrudiue flttitUde In the mind IIIfll also GpPfUU as an imbalancelit the'lalDl!r triangle. One of the most direct IDOYS to correct such an fmbolanc:e is to use physicol nave oDd glandular. stimulation to alter the InstindutIl and leamed paItsms in the lower· chakras. Once this is achieued and a new MelBY balance is attained, then, through analytic self-assessment and meditation, it is poSsible to effect ·the wholistic change in behauior which Is desired. This biva is an example 0/ such a technology.. To use it c:orredly, remember to bring )lOur mind to focus on IIJhai you are doing and experiendng during each moment 0/ this Icriya.
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1) Sit with the soles of the feet pressed together. Grab the feet with both hands· and draw them into the groin, keeping the knees as close to the floor as possible. Inhale and flex the spine forward. keeping the head straight. (lA) Exhale and flex the spine back. agains keeping the head straight (lB). Continue rhythmically. coordinating the movement with the breath. for 1 to 3 minutes. Inhale and hold the breath briefly. exhale and relaX. This exercise loosens the lower spine and stimulates the flow ofsexual energy. 2) Lie on the stomach with the palms flat on the floor
under the shoulders. The heefs are together with the soles of the feet fadng up. Inhale into Cobra Pose. ardUng the spine, vertebra by vertebra. from the neck to the base of the spine until the mns are straight with the elbows locked. (2A) Exhale. Then inhale and raise the buttocks so that the body forms a straight fine from the head to the heels. (28) Exhale and 10wer the body back into Cobra Pose. Continue rhythmically with poweriuJ breathing for 1 to 3 minutes. Then inhale in Cobra Pose. halcting the breath briefly and applying the mool b.md. Exhale and relax. This exercise works to stTengthen the lower back and to balance the flow of sexual energy with the region 0/ the third cholera.
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3) Sit in Crow Pose. a aouching position with the Imees diawn into the chest and the soles of the feet flat on the floor. Keep the spine straight. Wrap the anns around the knees with the' fingers' interlocked in Venus Lock. Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1 to 3 minutes. Inhale. Exhale and relax. This exercise circulates the energy of the lower three chaJaas and opens up the circ:ulation to the hips and lower intestines. 4) Ue on your back. Inhale illld raise both legs up to 90 degrees. Exhale and lower the legs. Continue rhythmically with powerful breathing for 1 to 3 minutes. This exercise strengthens the abdomen, setting the nauel point and balancing prana and apana.
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and hands as far as possible. Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1 to 3 minutes. Inhale. Exhale and relax. This exercise strengthens the lower back, allows the energy to pow to the mid-spine and opens the nerue channels in the area of the solar plexus. 6) .Relax on the back for 1 to 3 minutes with the arms at the sides and the palms facing up. (6AI Then pull the knees to the chest with the arms wrapped around the knees and the head pressed forward so that the nose is between the knees. (68; Rock back and forth on the spine from the base to the top and back for 1 minute. This period of relaxation and theexerr:ise following
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to an angle of 90 degrees from the ground. Then, using the arms for support with the elbows on the floor, raise the body up SO that, from the shoulder to the toes, it is perpendicular to the floor. Support. the body with the anns placed firmly at the waist and the elbows on the floor flA) The weight of the body should be taken up by the shoulders. elbows and the back of the neck. The dUn will be pressed into the chest. Begin breath of fire in this position. Continue for 1 to 3 minutes. Next, continuing breath of fire. come into Plow Pose flB) by carefully bending at the waist and allowing the legs to come over the head and drop down to the floor. pointing away from the chest. The toes will be pointed with the tops of the feet resting on the floor. The legs should be sttaight. The arms should be stretched out behind you, pointing away from the back. Continue breath of fire for 1 to 2 mintues. As you breath. slolDly and carefully stretch the legs farther away from your torso so that you feel a mild stretch in the upper back and neck. Then inhale deeply. Exhale and relax the breath. Slowly come out of the posture by un flexing the spine. verteDra by vertebra, from the top of the spine to its base. Be aware of each vertebra as you slowly lower yourseH down. Then relax on your back. These exercises open the upper spine and related nerve passages to the flow of Kundalini energy. They also stimulate the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
8) Sit in a kneeling position on the heels. Spread the knees and heels wide so that you are sitting between your heels in Celibate Pose. Stretch the arms over the head so that the elbows hug·the ears. Interlock all the fingers except the index fingers which point straight up. The right thumb should be clasped over the left. Begin to c:hai1t "'Sat Nam" (rhymes with "But Mom"> emphatic:ally in a constant rhythm about 8 times per 10 seconds. Chant the sound "Sat" from the navel point and solar plexus. and pull the umbilJiaas all the way in toward the spine. On "Wam", relax the belly. Continue for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, inhale and squeeze the muscles tightly from the buttocks all the way up the back. past the shoulders. Mentally allow the energy to flow through the top of the skull Exhale and relax. This exercise dn::ulates the Kundalini enagy ond intsgrates the energy released from· the lotDel' three chaJaas into the entire system $0 that the tDt41 effects ofthese exercises are stable and long lasting•.
9) Deeply relax for 3 to 10 minutes.
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Kriya for Metabolism and Relaxation
(17·46 min.)
What This Kriya Will Do For Yau Deep relaxation is a must /or physical and mental health. This kriya is a complete preparalion for releasing tension accompanied by nervousness. It also works on the .upper triangle of chakras and stimulates the balance of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. It is an easy exer cise series which derives its powerful effects from the sequence of glandular stimulation and the use of pranayam.
1) Sit on your heels. Interlock the fingers of both hands in VenllS Lock and extend the arms straight out, para1lel to the ground (lA). Inhale deeply and hold the breath. Rapidly raise the arms straight up over yoW' head (18) and then lower them down to the original position. Repeat this pumping motion 3 times, holding the breath in. Then exhale, with the mns in the original position (lA). Continue for 1 - 2 minutes. Then, using the same motion, 'begin pumping the arms 10 times on each inhalation. Continue for 1 - 2 minutes, then relax. This exercise works on the metabolism by stimuolting the thyroid and parathyrtJid glands. This position also aids in digestion. 2) Lie on the back. Place the hands In venus lock, fingers interlocked, behind the neck. Inhale and raise the left leg up to a height of 2 feet. Keep the leg straight and point the toes. Continue with long, deep breating for 1-2 minutes. Then switch legs and continue once again with long, deep breathing for 1-2 minutes. Relax. This exercise works on the nOlJd point and aids in digestion. 3) Sit in easy pose. (A) Cover the right nostril with the thumb of the right hand. Breath long and deep through the left nostril. Continue for 1-2 minutes. (B) Cover the left nostril with the index finger of the right hand and continue long deep breathing through the right nostril for 1-2 minutes. eC) Making a "U" with the thumb and index finger of your right hand, use them as you did in 3A and 3B; begin inhaling through the right nostril and exhaling through the left. Continue for 1 - 2 minutes. (0) Now, using the fingers in the same way, begin breath of fire, inhaling through the ieft nostril and exhaling through the right. Continue for 1 - 2 minutes. (E) Then switch hands and continue breath of fire, inhale through the right nostril and exhale through the left. Continue for 1-2 minutes. Inhale deeply through both nostrils. Hold briefly, exhale and relax. This series of bre4thing exer cises (pranayam) opens the lungs and directs the neroous system to coordinate left and right hemisphere inter action. It also actilJates the pituitary and pineal glands.
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.4) Stretch Pose: lie on the back with the legs together and raise the heels 6 inches. Raise the head and shoulders 6 inches and stare at ·your toes. Stretch the arms out pointing towards the toes. In this· p0si tion begin breath of fire and continue for 1 - 3 minutes. Inhale nad hold briefly. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale com pletely and BPPly mool bond. Inhale and relax. The time minutes. This exen::ise adiuates and balances the third chakra, sets the navel point and aids in digestion. 5) Remaining on the back. bring the knees tight to the chest, clasping the arms around the knees. Raising the head, tuck the nose in between the knees. Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1·3.minutes. This exercise stimulates . the thyroid, opens up the :sacral area and relieu~ the pressure of Intestinal gas. 6) Immediately sit up with the legs stretched out straight. Grab the big toes of each foot by locking the forefingers around the toes and pressing the thumbs against the toenails. (If you cannot reach the toes, grab the ankles.) Bend forwmd, puDing the elbows to the ground and the head to the knees. Breath long and deep for 1 to 3 minutes. Inhale and relax. This exercise stretches the life (sciatic) nerve and the spine. 7) ue on the back with the legs out stnIight. Raise the head 12 inches. Stretch the arms forward parallel to the legs. Focus at the third eye point. Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1 to 3 minutes. Inhale and relax. This exercise coordinates stimulation 0/ the thyroid and the pituitary to prepare you for deep relaxation.
8) Relax on the back. Let the anns be at the sides with the palms fadng up. Deeply relax.
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Kriya for Disease Resistance What This Kriya Will Do For You To auoid persistent colcls and illness. it is essential to keep digestion and elimination functioning wel/. Add -to this a $lTong metabolic balance and you will have heartiness. This kriya deuelops these capadties. It gives physical stTength and builds disease resistance.
1) Sit on your heels. Stretch the anns straight up over the head with the palms pressed together. Inhale. Pump the stomach by forc:efulJy drawing the navel in toward the spine and then relaxing it again. Continue rhythmically until you feel the need to exhale. Then exhale. Inhale and begin again. Continue for 1 to 3 minutes, then inhale. Exhale and relax. This exen:ise stimulates digestion and the Kundalini energy "In the third chakra. 2) Sit on your heels. Place the hands in bear grip (2A) at the chest level with the forearms parallel to the ground. Inhale. HOld the breath and without separating the hands, try to pull the han.ds apart (28). Apply your maximum force. Exhale. Inhale and puU again. Continue for 1 to 3 minutes. Inhale.· Exhale and relax. This exercise opens the heart center and stimulates the thymus gland.
3) Sit on your heels with your fingers interlocked in uenus lock behind your neck. Inhale. Exhale and bend forward touching your forehead to the ground. Inhale and sit up again. Continue with powerful breathing for 1 to 3 minutes. Inhale, sitting up. Exhale and relax. . This exercise improues digestion and adds flexibility to the spine.
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4) Sit with the legs stretched out straight in front of you. Reach forward and grab your toes. Bending from the waist, bring your forehead to your knees and your elbows to the floor. Remain in this position, breathing nonnally for 1 to 3 minutes. Then inhale. Exhale and relax. This exercise allOIl1S the glandular secretions from the previous exen:ises to circulate through the body and alloll1s the body to deep[v relax. 5) Sit in easy pose. Begin rolling the nedt clockwise in a circular motion. bringing·the right ear toward the tight shoulder. the back of the head toward the back of the neck. the left ear toward the left shoulder and the chin toward the chest. The shoulders remain relaxed and motionless, and the neck should be aDowed to gendy stretch as the ~d circles around. Continue for 1 . 2 minutes, then reverse the direction and continue for 1 - 2 minutes more. Bring the head to a central position and relax. This exercise and the two exercises fol1owing it combine to open Circulation to the brain and to stimulate the higher ·glands including the pituitarY. parathvroid, thyroid and pineal glands which worle -together to gilJe hannony to the entire body. 6) Come into a position supporting yourseH on your
hands and knees. The knees should be about shoulder width apart and the arms should be straight. No bending of the elbows. Allow the head to drop down and toward the chest in a relaxed manner. Inhale and flex your spine downward as if someone were sitting on your back (6A). Then inhale and flex your spine in the opposite direction, keeping your head down. (6B) Con tinue rhythmically with p~werlul breathing for 1 to 3 minutes. Gradually increase your speed as you feel the spine becoming more flexible. Inhale in the original poffition.Ex~eandr~.
This exercise. in addition to the effects mentioned abolJe. helps to transform the sexual energy of the second cholera and the digestive energy of the third chakra while stimulating the main nerves that are regu lated through the lower cervical vertebra.
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7} Sit on your heels. Alternately shrug your shoulders as high U possible. Do not move yoUr head. As you inhale. your left shoulder should come up and your right shoulder come down. As you exhale, the right should come up and the left go down. Continue rhythrnically with powerful breathing for 1 to 3 minutes. lnhaIe. Taising both shoulders up. Exhale and relax. 8) Deeply relax. lying on your back with your arms at your sides. palms fadng up. for 5 to 7 minutes. 9) Triangle Pose. Supporting yourself with the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. and with your rear end up in the air. form a triangle with the ground. Your body will form a straight Une from the heels to the buttocks and from the buttocks to the wrists. The head should be in line with the body and the arms should be about 2 feet apart. Hold this position for 5 minutes, breathing normally. Then inhale. Exhale and slowly come out of this position and relax. This exercise aids in digestion. strengthens the entire neroous system and relaxes the major muscle groups of the body. 10) Stand up. Reach down and grab your ankles. Keeping the knees straight. begin walking around the room. Continue for 1 to 3 minutes. then return to your place. sit down and relax. This exercise aids in elimination and adjusts the magnetic field to prepare you for meditation.
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Ajnaa Stimulation Kriya
(22-60min.)
What This Kriya Will Do For You This kriya works to gently stimulate and balance dle glandular system, espeda/ly the pituitary gland which is associated with the AjRaa or sixth cha1cTa. Beginning students may practice this kriya once or twice a week, but no more, as a glandular "tune-up".
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1) Stand up straight and lock the thumbs into your tightly squeezed fists. Let your arms hang at your sides. Gently and carefully let the head faD back and stare at a point on the ceiling or in the sky. Inhale and begin breath of fire. Continue f~r 2 - 3 minutes. Then inhale deeply as you slowly bring the head forward and tuck the chin in. Hold the breath briefly with the head straight. Then exhale and relax. This exercise sets the magnetic field, alerts the body and opens the circulation to the head. 2) Triangle Pose. Supporting yourseH with the palms ot your hands and the soles of your feet, and with your rear end up in the air, form a triangle with the ground. Your body should form a straight line from the heels to the buttocks and from the buttocks to the wristS. The head should be in line with the body and the arms should be about 2 feet apart. Remain in this position
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with long, deep breathing for 2 - 3 minutes. Then inhale. Exhale and apply moor band. Hold the breath out briefly. Inhale and relax. This exercise aids in digestion and IDorks to strengthen the nervous system. 3) Bow Pose. Ue on your stomach. Reach back and grab yom ankles, bending at the knees. Inhale and arch the spine completely, pulling .on the ankles, so that only the pelvis, abdomen and lower chest remain on the ground. The head is tilted all the way back. Breathe long and deep in this position for 1 • 3 minutes. Then inhale, gently stretching the spine. Exhale and relax. This exercise also aids in digestion. while opening the centTal neroe cnannel oj the spine.
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4) Stretch Pose. Lie on the back with the legs together. Pointing the toes. raise the heels 6 inches. Stretch the arms out straight. pointing at the toes, and raise the head and shoulders six inches. Stare at your toes. In this position begin breath of fire and continue for 1 to 3 mintues. Inhale and hold brjefly. Exhale and relax. This exercise actiuates and balances the energy of the third chakra, sets the nauel point and tones the abdominal muscles.
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5) Sit on your heels. Inhale and, keeping the head straight and the shouldetS relaxed, flex your spine as far forward as you can. (SA) Exhale and f1eJt it back in the opposite direction (5B). Begin slowly and continue rhythmically with the breath for 1 to 3 minutes. Inhale in the forward position. Exhale and relax. This exercise further prepares the $pine Jor the exercises to Jollow. 6) Sit on the heels. Spread the knees wide. Bring the forehead to the ground. Rest the palms of your hands on the soles of your feet. Focus at the third-eye and consciously relax while maintaining normal breath ing. Continue for 5 to 20 minutes. Then take several deep breaths and slowly come out of the position. This exercise subtly uses the .sexual energy of the second cholera to stimulate the Ajnaa (sixth) cholera. It also cleans the eyes. 7) Bundle RoD. Lie on your back with your arms pressed tightly against your sides and your legs like a bundle of logs. Keeping the body straight, begin rolling over and over across the room, to one side and then to the other. Continue for 3 to 5 minutes. Then relax. This exerciSe stimulates the entire body. It balances the magnetic field and mQSSQges the muscles. Do not do Exercise 6 unless you Jollow it with this exercise.
8) Sit in it comfortable position with the spine straight and the hands in Giaan MudI3 (thwnbs and Index fingers touching; other fingers straight out). Be sure that the chin is locked so that the head sits slraight on the spine. Inhale deeply. As you exhale, chant the wOrd ~Sor (rhymes with "but"), extending the sound for as long as pQssible and dividing It Into 7 waves (l undula tions) each one consisting of 5 beats. (See musical notation on this page) for a total of 35 beats. Complete the exhale by chanting the word --Naam" (rhymes with "Momi briefly for the duration of 1 beat. Then inhale and r.!peat the chant. Chant &om your heart, and mentally spiral the sound up the spine and out the top center of the head. Continue for at least 3 minutes. Then inhale. Hold briefly. Exhale and relax. This $imple and beautiful meditation is a call /rom the heart. It will balance your energy and lead your con sciousness directly to its primal Source.
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Kriya for Pelvic Balance
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What This Kriya Will Do For You To wolk with grace and strength is to feel connected to the world and ready to act. To experience this is not only a matter of mental set but also of physical balance. When the peluis and the muscles that shape its posture are out of balance. many systems of the body will begin to show signs of stress. Exhaustion, low endurance and lower back pain are common symptoms of this condition. This kriya is helpful for staying energetic and balanced. It helps to maintain potency If practiced regularly.
Important Note: This is a rather strenuous set of exercises. It is advisable to do a short set of wann-up ex~ before beginning In order to insure that the spine is warm and flexible. Beginning students are especially encouraged to approach these exercises slowly and carefuDy. 1) Bridge Pose. Begin in a sitting position with the legs straight out. Lean back slightly, supporting the upper tono with the anns locked at the elbows and the palms flat on the floor. Bending the knees. draw the feet in toward the buttocks with the soles raise the buttocks flat, against the floor. (A) Inhale so that the ~y &om the knees to the shoulders forms a straight line parallel to the ground. Let the head faU back. The anus and the lower legs should be roughly at right angles to the body. (B) Apply mool band. Hold the posture with normal breathing. Con tinue for 1-3 minutes. Inhale. Exhale and relax. This £xen:ise stTe'ngthens the back and aids in metabolism.
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2) Wheel Pose. Lie on the back. The legs snould be bent with the soles of the feet pressed against the floor close to the buttocks. Bending the elbows, place the palms of the hands on the floor behind the shoulders with the fingers pointing back toward the shoulders. (A) Inhale and carefullv and comfortably raise the buttocks so that the body fonns one con tinuous arch iTom the heels to the palms of the hands (8). Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Inhale and slowly and carefulJy let yourself down and relax. This exercise stTengthens the 'ower back. fad'itates the flow of energy through the spine and aids in metabolism.
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4) Stand with yoW' feet wide apart. Raise the straight over the head with the palms pressed together. (A) Inhale in this position. Exhale, bending at the waist, and touch the fingertips to the left foot. Inhale up once again and then exhale, bending at the waist and touching the right foot (B). Continue rhymthmically with powerful breathing for 1-3 minutes. Inhale in the upright position. Exhale and relax. This exercise balances the movement of the peluis and coordinates the muscle groups on opposite sides 0/ the body.
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5) Kundalini Lotus. .Begin in a sitting position. Grasp the big toe of each foot with the thumb and first two fingers of each hand, wrapping the fingers around the fleshy part of the toes with the thumbs pressed against the toenails. Raise" the legs to an angle of 60 degrees to the floor, locking the knees. Spread the legs wide. Begin breath of fire. Continue for 1 - 3 minutes. Inhale. Exhale and reJax. This e.xen:ise helps to channel sexual eneJ!lV and maintain potency. 6) Come into cow pose, supporting the torso on the hands and knees. Inhale, lifting the head up and back and raising the right leg as high as possible keeping the knee straight (A). Exhale, bring the chin down to touch the .chest and drawing the right knee toward the chest to touch the heaef (B). Then inhale back up into the original position. Continue rhymthically with powerful breathing for 1- 3 minutes. Then inhale. Exhale and repeat the exercise on the opposite side. Continue for 1 - 3 minutes. Then inhale. Exhale and relax. This exercise balances the leg and abdominal muscles and helps to maintain 5eXUol potency.
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Meditation for Ego Problems and Mental Disease Sit in a comfortable aoss-legged sitting position. or sit in a chair with the weight of both feet distributed equally on the ground. Make a weak fist of the left hand with the thumb pointing up. Wrap the fingers of the right hand around the outside of the fingers of the left hand with the right thumb also pointing up. (The fingers of the right hand wiD 'not reach past the knuckles of the left hand.) Drop the left thumb down over the other fingers. and drop the right thumb down over the left. Then apply a pressure to the double fists. With the elbows bent. maintain this hand position at the level of the heart. about 8 inches from the chest. The eyes may be one-tenth open. with the focus on the tip of the nose or the third eye point. Or. they may be completely closed with the focus on the top center of the head. Inhale deeply. As you exhale. chant the following mantra five times in one exhalation..
Wahe Guru. Wahe Guru. Wahe Guru. WaheJeo. Then inhale and continue for as long as 31 minutes. The mantra is chanted in a monotone. 1be rhythmic notation for this mantra is given below. As is indicated. each repetition of the mantra fonns an eight-beat cycle.
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Comments: The hand position used in this meditation is called Shiva Mudra. It is very heavy. The more pressure applied on the hands. the stronger will be the reaction in the brain. There must be 5 repetitions of the mantTa per breath. If it is pronounced properly and completely chanted in one breath, on the fifth repeition. all the organs of the solar plexus area - the pancreas, gall bladder. spleen. etc. - will be stimulated and activated to bring about heavy changes. If a person dedicates himself to this meditation for 31 minutes each day for 90 days. all ego problems and mental diseases wUl be cured.
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Meditation for Spiritual Stamina Sit in a comfortable aoss-legged sitting position, or sit in a chair With the weight of both feet distributed equally on the ground. Raise the anus up over the head and interlace the fingers with both palms facing down. Bending the elbows, lower the hands until they are about six inches from the head, immediately above the top center of the head. The eyes should 00 one-tenth open. Deeply inhale and hold the breath in. Completely exhale and hold the breath out. Be sure to. use long, deep, complete breaths. Continue for 11 minutes. As you develop your prac tice of this meditation, you may gradually increase its duration to 31 minutes. Comments: This meditation is offered in reverence to our mental capacity and creativity. The spine must be straight and the hands held over the head at all times in order to cover the body's magnetic field. The hands themselves ad as a neutral polarity to the eIedromagnetism that the meditation builds up.
For the first few minutes, you may experience nothing but misery and discomfort. But, if you can go through the pain,' you will, enter into a relaxation such as yOu have never before experienced. If you are honest With yotirself in practicing this meditation. you can gain as much spiritual stamina as you like.
Meditation for Gurprasad Sit in a comfortable cross-legged sitting position. or sit in a chair with the weight of both feet distributed equally on the ground. Cup the hands together with the palms facing up. With the upper arms pressed against the nb cage. bend the elbows so that hands are at the level of the heart. Feel that you are just asking for a blessing &om God. The eyes should 00 one-tenth open and should 00 allowed to close during the meditation. There is no mantra given with this meditation and the breath is self-regulating. Simply meditate on the boundless flow of the Universal Soul. Feel a deep inflow of spirit. There are no restrictions on the length of time for the practice of this meditation. Comments: Gurprasad means the "gift of the Guru", the universal teacher. As you practice this meditation, feel yourself to 00 showered by all of the blessings of heaven - health. wealth, happiness, your ultimate caliber and capadty. Just let it happen! FIll your heart and soul With all the bounties of nature. This is a very restful posture. The subtle pressure against the meridian points on the rib cage give immediate relaxation.
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Sit in a comfortable aoss-Iegged sitting position, or sit in a chair with the weight of both feet equally distributed on the ground, Rest the right hand in the left with both palms facing up. The position is reversed If you are a woman. Point both thumbs straight away from the body. Hold this poSition at the ceotel' of the chest at the bottom of the rib cage. The arms rest against the sides of the body with the elbows bent. The eyes are nearly completely
dosed. Begin chanting the foRowing mantra: Gobfnd Gobind Haree HOTee Gobind Gobfnd Haree HOTee Gobind Gobind Haree Haree Gobfnd Gobind Haree HOTee Goblnd Gobind HtITee Haree_ Continue the chant Without any break, aUowing the breath to regulate Itself. . . Go Is pronoWlc:ed like "go". Bind rhYmes with ..grinned.... Haree Is pronounced like "hurry", except that the "r" is a "soft roo as In the Spanish language, and the ee is held a bit longer than in the English word. The mantra is chanted in a montone in a four-beat rhythm. (see rhythmic notation below.) As you say the syllable Go, pucker the lips, as if to kiss someone, and relax them on the syllable bind. On the lid of bind. the tongue Is pressed against the front teeth. As you say the word, Haree, the tips will "smile" somewhat. There is no restriction on the length of time for which this meditation can be practiced.
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About Yogi Bhajan Yogi Bhajan. master of White Tantric Yoga a~d Kundalini Yoga, started teaching In .America In January 1969. He is Diredot of Spiritual Education for the Healthy, Happy, Holy OrganIzation
(3HO), which has expanded to over 100 centers teaching Kundalini Yoga throughout the world.
In 1971, he tnaugwated a whole new concept of teaching for women which has been the catalyst for dynamic change in the lives of thousands of women. Out of this developed Khalsa Women's Training Camp (an annual event) and the Glace of God Movement for the Women of the World (GGMWW). Yogi Bhajan now travels constantly, lecturing and teaching White Tantric Yoga and Meditation courses. Despite the amazing popularity of the spiritual way of life he has inspired in a basically materialistic era, Yogi Bhajan remaihs a humble and pure channel of the lnfinlte. In his own words: "Somebody just shared his knowledge with me and by the grace of God, I collected it. We are in a desert, and I have a 1ittIe water with me that I want to share with people. Does that make me a water man? Am I the rain? Am I the clouds? Am I the ocean? No. I am just a little can of water in the desert to which people can touch their lips and think of surviving. - Yogi Bhajan. Beyond that, I am nothing." Pu~lications bearing Yogi Bhajan's name include: The Teachings of Yogi Bhajan, The Experience of Consciousness, The Golden Temple Vegetarian Cookbook, The Andent Art of Self-Nutrition, Human Caliber, Contrast Consciousness and Mysteries of the Unknown. A large variety of yoga and meditation manuals have been published to transmit his teachings of the science of Kundalini Yoga.
For information about Kundalini Yoga classes in your area, write to: 3HO Foundation, 1649 So. Robertson, P.O. Box 35006, Los Angeles, CA 90035. or can: 213-550-9043.
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5
6A
