Overview
WEEK 21 – Kriya for Metabolism & Relaxation & Meditation on the Self
These two short kriyas combined create a very subtle experience. If you’re looking for a practice combining breath work and core, this is it. This class creates a perfect balance of energies.
Remember – If you are on your Moon/Menstrual cycle no held breath, substitute with long and deep breathing.
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.
Long Time Sun – 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:
This breath is demonstrated in the video. The overview is that one nostril is blocked with the thumb or ring finger while the other nostril is engaged with an inhale or exhale. We are taking our natural breath cycle off auto pilot and manually overriding the breath cycle. This can create emotional and mood changes. In particular I notice more mental clarity as a result.
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.
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 long and deeply.
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. There is more detailed and visual instruction in the video. You will soon get it.
ROCKY’S TAKEAWAY
Kriya for Metabolism & Relaxation & Meditation on the Self
I really like combining five Pranayama breath practices: Breath of Fire/Kapalabhati* Breath, Alternate Nostril Breath/ Nadi Shodhana* and Sat Kriya*. Three Pranayamas* in one practice. You will finish this 75-minute session energized and renewed!
Sat Nam.
* See Pranayama section for further explanation of each Pranayama/breath practice.
* Have a tissue on hand, especially if practicing the forced nostril breath in the morning, you will be exhaling forcefully through your nose.
Kriya Illustrations & Detailed Instructions
