Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 Sat Nam! How does one breathe while doing Sat Kriya? I recall that the Sat! is expressed with a curt exhalation and the Nam! as well (a little less curt, maybe). I recall the Sat Nams being done in fairly rapid succession. Where is the inhalation performed? Does one take a shallow breath for each Sat Nam or one deep beath in preparation for several exhaled Sat Nams? Can Sat Kriya be performed from easy pose or half-lotus or just while sitting on the heels? Thanks for any info. Steve Porter Sadhant Singh wrote: > Sat Nam Steven: > > > I do Sat Kriya before and after my K.Y. kriya every day. What is > Sat Kriya doing for me which is so beneficial? > > There is an excellent explanation of Sat Kriya on page 122 > of "Sexuality and Spiruality". I posted some basic information > about Sat Kriya - here is a link: > > /message/Kundaliniyoga/3251 > > > I do the root and diaphragm lock before and after each asana. > > Feel free to do the root lock (mulbhand) as much as you want - it can > be safely applied in any position. However, this is not the case for > diaphragm lock (uddiyana bhand) or the neck lock (jalandhara bhand). > > These should only be used in very specific positions and under > specfic conditions - that is, don't do them unless the instructions > call for them. If you wish to practice the locks, there is an > excellent exercise, titled "Bhanda Exercises", on pg. 187 ("S&S"). > > Specifically, the diaphragm lock should only be applied with the > breath held out, and should only be used in certain positions (such > as the seated postures, standing with the hands on the knees, > virasan, etc.). > > The neck lock should also only be applied in certain positions - > generally speaking, it should be used during pranayam and > meditations, but not otherwise (unless the instructions specify). > > Asanas where the upper two locks should be used will always > specifically call for them (and these are fairly rare), whereas the > root lock should always be used to complete an asana unless the > instructions specify another method of completion. > > By the same token, instructions for meditations will not specifically > mention the neck lock, but that is assumed - when you sit straight, > in any of the meditative postures, that should include the neck lock. > > You won't often see the upper two locks in yoga postures, but more > often in meditations - for examples, see Laya Yoga #1 (pg. 124 "S&S") > or Doei Shabd Kriya (pg 136, "S&S"). Notice that instructions are > provided for using root and diaphragm lock - the use of neck lock is > assumed. > > Many blessings (and a Happy New Year to all!!!), > Sadhant > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the eGroups Member Center (My Groups), or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Practical books on Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Chakras, Womens' Empowerment. Meditation & Mantra CDs. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 I did Sat Kriya in class a while ago and, at first, I was a little confused as to how to breathe in and chant all at once. But I found that my chanting and breathing came into it's own rhythm and it just "happened". I believe we did it for 11 minutes. I also find that it really helps to do this with a group because the resonance and the vibrations that it creates are incredible... almost trance like. If you can do this with others, I think this will help you find a rhythm for your breathing. sat nam, Kelly kelly mitchell Media Principia-Ex-centris Montreal,Quebec www.ex-centris.com <http://www.ex-centris.com> Libby [eml3] Friday, January 05, 2001 11:18 AM Kundaliniyoga Fw: Re: Fw: Sat Kriya according to the spinal set information i thought the instructions were to breathe in on 'sat' and exhale on 'nam'. though i still find it difficult to inhale and say 'sat' at the same time.... libby - "Sadhant Singh" <kundaliniyoga <> Thursday, January 04, 2001 8:02 PM Re: Fw: Sat Kriya > Sat Nam Steve: > > > How does one breathe while doing Sat Kriya? I recall that the Sat! > > When we teach Sat Kriya, we specifically don't tell people how to > breathe - your body will figure out the right breath if you don't try > to control it. > > > Can Sat Kriya be performed from easy pose or half-lotus or just > >while sitting on the heels? > > There are times (that is, as part of specific kriyas) when we do it > in other postures (indeed, even with other mudras). However, the > standard meditation is done in vajrasan (rock pose) - YB has said > that the effects will not be as strong or precise if it is done in > the cross-legged postures. Try it for yourself, and see the > difference - I much prefer doing it in rock pose, even though it is > tough on my knees. > > All blessings, > Sadhant > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the eGroups Member Center (My Groups), or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Practical books on Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Chakras, Womens' Empowerment. Meditation & Mantra CDs. > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" - Yogi Bhajan You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the eGroups Member Center (My Groups), or send mail to Kundaliniyoga- NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! WEB SITE: kundalini yoga KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from kundalini yogaclasses.html Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Practical books on Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Chakras, Womens' Empowerment. Meditation & Mantra CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 One more point to consider... my teacher recommended to think of the "sat" part of the chant to be more forceful, and the "s" to be spoken like that of a snake. If you put a little more power into your sat part, the navel almost pulls in naturally. The "nam" is longer and more resonating, while the "sat" is short. This helped me a lot. ) kelly mitchell Media Principia-Ex-centris Montreal,Quebec www.ex-centris.com <http://www.ex-centris.com> Sadhant Singh [kundaliniyoga] Friday, January 05, 2001 11:48 AM Kundaliniyoga Fw: Re: Fw: Sat Kriya Dear Libby: > breathe in on 'sat' and exhale on 'nam'. though i still find it >difficult to inhale and say 'sat' at the same time.... I have at least five different explanations of how to do Sat Kriya, and none of them specify a breath. Also, we were told in teacher training to specifically avoid teaching a particular approach to breath - the goal is to do exactly what Kelly said: just let it happen. If you stop trying to breath in any particular way, your body will find a comfortable rhythm. Try to just focus on the chant, and on pulling the navel point in on "Sat" and letting it relax on "Nam", and let the body figure out the breath. All love surround you, Sadhant "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" - Yogi Bhajan You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the eGroups Member Center (My Groups), or send mail to Kundaliniyoga- NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! WEB SITE: kundalini yoga KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from kundalini yogaclasses.html Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Practical books on Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Chakras, Womens' Empowerment. Meditation & Mantra CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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