Kriya for Clarity and Emotional Stability
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Steps to be followed:
- VAJRA ASANA
- NAADEE SHODHANAA
- TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA
- TRINETRA KUMBHAKA
1.VAJRA ASANA
GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE 12
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Janghaabhyaam Vajravath Kruthvaa
Gudha-Paarshve Padhaavubhau |
Vajraasanam Bhavedethath
Yoginaam Siddhidaayakam ||2.12||
TRANSLATION
Having hardened the thighs like steel, and placing both the legs on the sides of the anus is called Vajrasana, which gives great extraordinary powers.
TECHNIQUE
- With knees, ankles and big toes touching the ground, stand in a kneeling position
- Sit erect with the heels under your buttocks
- Erect in this asana 30 seconds
IN VAJRA ASANA, NEXT-
2. NAADEE SHODHANAA
HATHA PRADEEPIKAA, UPADESHA 4, VERSES 11 & 13 (More)
Baddha-Padmaasanaa Yogee
Praanam Chandrena Poorayet |
Dhaarayitvaa Yathaa-Shakti
Bhooyaha Sooryena Rechayet |4.11||
Yena Tyajet Tena Peethva
Dhaarayeth Athirodhitaha |
Rechayechcha Tatho’nyena
Shanaireva Na Vegatha||4.13||
TRANSLATION
Sitting in baddha padmadsana, the yogi should inhale through the left nostril and hold the breath to capacity, and then exhale through the right nostril.(4.11).
Inhale with the same nostril through which exhalation was done, hold the breath to utmost capacity and exhale through the other nostril slowly and not forcibly(4.13).
TECHNIQUE
- Sit in the same posture
- Inhale slowly through the left nostril
- Retain the breath inside as long as you can and exhale through the right nostril
- Inhale slowly through the right nostril
- Retain the breath inside as long as you can and exhale through the left nostril
- Do this for 3 minutes
IN VAJRA ASANA, NEXT-
3. TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 193 (More)
Ghonaabhyaam Cha Mukhenaapi
Yugapath Poorayeth Sadhaa |
Thrishoolinaa Trishoolaakhyaha
Kumbha Ukthas-Thrishoolanuth ||193||
TRANSLATION
Always inhale through the nostrils and mouth together at a time. This is called the Trishoola Kumbhaka – the remover of triple sufferings – as explained by the Thrishooli Shiva.
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale through both the nostrils and the mouth simultaneously
- Hold as long as you can
- When you cannot hold anymore, exhale as slowly as you can
- Continue this for 7 minutes
IN VAJRA ASANA, NEXT-
4. TRINETRA KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 192 (More)
Sakruth Chandrena Chaapoorya
Dhaarya Sooryena Poorayeth |
Niyamya Poorayennobhyaam
Dhaarayithvaa Yathaa-Vidhi ||
Thrinethra-Kumbhakaha Prokthaha
Thrinethrena Thrisiddhidhaha ||192||
TRANSLATION
Having inhaled through the left nostril and retained, inhale through the right nostril. Having then inhaled through both the nostrils, retain the breath (all these in one shot before exhalation). This is the Trinetra Kumbhaka – the giver of three siddhis – as explained by the three-eyed Shiva.
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale through the left nostril
- Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
- Without exhalation, inhale through the right nostril
- Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
- Again without exhaling, inhale through both the nostrils
- Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
- Now exhale through both the nostrils slowly
- Do this for 7 minutes continuously
- Once 7 minutes are over, relax and just sit for a few minutes
END OF KRIYA
