3 - 11minutes Meditation
This meditation helps to recharge you. It builds up strength into your nervous system and gives you a direct relationship with your pranic body and assists with conquering depression.
Before you start the practice, please tune in.
Tune In:
Sit in easy pose, bring your palms together at the heart center. Apply a light pressure between your palms. Feel a firm pressure at the center of the sternum, where the hands touch your chest. The spine is long and straight. Eyes are closed. Chin is slightly tucked in. Connect to your breath for a while, before you chant. Take a deep breath in and chant the whole mantra while you exhale. Adjust the length of the mantra according to your breath. Repeat the mantra three times.
ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO
ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO.
ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO.
English Translation:
I bow to the creation, I bow to the teacher within.
After the Adi mantra above I recommend that you chant the Mangala Charan Mantra for protection (optional):
AAD GURAY NAMEH, JUGAD GURAY NAME, SAT GURAY NAMEH, SIRI GURU DEVEH NAMEY
AAD GURAY NAMEH, JUGAD GURAY NAME, SAT GURAY NAMEH, SIRI GURU DEVEH NAMEY
AAD GURAY NAMEH, JUGAD GURAY NAME, SAT GURAY NAMEH, SIRI GURU DEVEH NAMEY
English Translation:
I bow to the primal source of creation
I bow to the wisdom through the ages
I bow to the true source of creation, the true identity of self
I bow to the great, unseen wisdom
THE PRACTICE
Posture:
Sit in Easy Pose with a straight spine. Chin slightly tucked in.
Mudra:
Extend the arms straight out in front, parallel to the ground.
Make a fist with the right hand, wrap the left fingers around the fist of the right hand.
Thumbs are pointing up, the base of the palms touch.
Make sure the elbows are straight throughout the whole practice.
The tips of the thumbs form a little "V" like a gunsight.
Focus the eyes on that "V". Seeing far away and seeing the "V" at the same time.
Breath:
Inhale deeply for 5 seconds.
Exhale completely and empty the lungs in 5 seconds.
Hold the breath out for 15 seconds.
Continue for at least 3 minutes.
Start with 3-5 minutes and work up to 11 minutes, but do not exceed the time of 11minutes. Once you perfectly master the practice you can prolong the time of suspending the breath out up to 1 minute.
To end the practice: Take a couple of moments with your eyes closed to feel the impact of this meditation, before you tune out.
Tune Out:
Sit in easy pose, bring your palms together at the heart center. Apply a light pressure between your palms. Feel a firm pressure at the center of the sternum, where the hands touch your chest. The spine is long and straight. Eyes are closed. Chin is slightly tucked in.
SAT NAM
SAT NAM
SAT NAM
Inhale deeply and chant while exhaling. The SAT is long, the NAM is short.
SAT NAM can be translated as "true Identity". This mantra connects you to the infinite part of your SELF - your soul.
If you have any questions about this meditation, I am happy to assist.
Sat Nam!
This kriya is courtesy of YB Teachings, LLC. It was originally taught in 1979 by Yogi Bhajan.
The instructions and advice given on the blog and/or during classes are not a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment of ailments. The information and exercises have been carefully considered and reviewed, however its application is at your own discretion and responsibility. As with all unsupervised practice your use of the instructions on this website is taken on your own risk. Results regarding benefits do vary according to physical differences, correctness and frequency of the practice. If you have an injury or illness and are in doubt as to whether yoga is suitable for you, please consult your doctor/health practitioner.
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