Week #12 – May 31-June 6, 2020
Kriya for Pranayama Series from Guru Rattana 2016 Transitions to a Heart Centered World

Overview

WEEK 12 – Kriya for Pranayama Series from Guru Rattana 2016 Transitions to a Heart Centered World – This kriya focuses on the breath, the life force. The life force rides on the breath. Pranayama translates as life force. There are four breath pattern exercises in this kriya. It begins in an easy pose with arms stretched out horizontally, palms up. There is no warm up on this 60 minute video. So you may do a few cat-cows or downward facing dogs to warm up your spine.

CHANTS in this Kriya include:

Adi Mantra – I bow to the Creative Wisdom. I bow to the Divine Teacher within. This mantra is used to access the divine flow and self knowledge within each of us. We chant it three times. Once for ourselves, once for the people in your class and once for the greater world.

Inhaling Sat, exhaling Nam (pronounced sut nahm) – 3 minutes. Translation: My Truth is my Identity. Inhale Sat. Exhale Nam. This is the reverse of what we usually do when we breathe. We are inhaling while saying, “Sat/Sut” while we draw the belly to the spine. As we relax we say, “Nam” on the Exhale as the belly expands and pushes out.

Closing song of all Kundalini Yoga classes worldwide.
May the long time sun
Shine upon you
All love surround you
And the pure light within you
Guide your way on

PRANAYAMA – BREATHING in this Kriya includes:

Kapalabhati Pranayama – A forced exhale through the nose, followed by an automatic inhale through the nose. The Inhale and Exhale are of equal force. This forced exhale may feel like you are blowing your nose, it is a good idea to have a tissue nearby, especially during a morning practice.

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

This is a cooling down breathing technique. And a fourth interesting breathing pattern through the open mouth and nose. It is easy to follow as I call it out with verbal cues.

ROCKY’S TAKEAWAY

Kriya for Pranayama Series from Guru Rattana 2016 Transitions to a Heart Centered World
I like this kriya because it allows us to focus on our breath work, our pranayama. Personally, I think the most important discipline in yoga is our breath work. This kriya also focuses on the upper chakras/subtle body work. I imagine I am pulling my breath up and down my spine, creating a movement of cellular energy up and down my spine. Go for it! Sat Nam.

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