Guest guest Posted April 6, 2001 Report Share Posted April 6, 2001 What is the best kundalini yoga exercise to strengthen the navel center. I pump my navel as often as I can remember to do so during the day as well. Any other suggestions on strengthening the navel center I would greatly appreciate. Sat Nam, Songeet Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 Dear Songeet kaur: The fastest way to strengthen the navel center is stretch pose. Blessings, Siri Ram K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 Dear Sangeet Kaur, Lie on your back. Stretch your legs forward with feet together and toes pointed, and extend your arms parallel along your hips (but not touching them) with your fingertips pointing towards your toes. Raise your feet and head six inches off the floor and focus your eyes on your big toe. Hold this position for one to three minutes, or longer, using breath of fire (if at first you can't do breath of fire then long deep breathing). When finished relax for a few minutes then pull your knees to the chest rock back and forth on your spine. 90 DAYS TO MASTERING STRETCH POSE WEEK ONE: Do three minutes of stretch pose everyday. Break it up into as many segments as you need, but get the whole three minutes in each day. WEEK TWO: Do stretch pose three times a day for one minute each. May be anytime during the day. WEEK THREE: Do stretch pose three times for one minute each. Do all at once, but take as much time between each one as needed. WEEK FOUR: Do stretch pose three times for one minute each. Rest two minutes between each one. WEEK FIVE: Do stretch pose three times for one minute each. Rest one minute between each one. WEEK SIX: Do stretch pose three times for one minute each. Rest 45 seconds between each one. WEEK SEVEN: Do stretch pose three times for one minute each. Rest 30 seconds between each one. WEEK EIGHT: Do stretch pose three times for 90 seconds each. Rest one minute between each one. WEEK NINE: Do stretch pose two times for 90 seconds each. Rest 45 seconds between each one. WEEK TEN: Do stretch pose two times for 90 seconds each. Rest 30 seconds between each one. WEEK ELEVEN: Do stretch pose for two minutes. Rest one minute. Continue stretch pose for one minute more. WEEK TWELVE: Do stretch pose for two minutes. Rest 30 seconds. Continue stretch pose for one minute more. WEEK THIRTEEN: Do stretch pose for two and one half minutes. Rest 30 seconds. Continue 30 more seconds. On the sixth day of the week, do stretch pose for three minutes straight. This is the 90th day. WEEK FOURTEEN TO INFINITY: Keep doing stretch pose for 3 minutes with no breaks for at least 40 days. Then continue to do for the rest of your life! Many blessings, Siri Ram Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 Dear Avtar k. You just need to build strength in your neck and shoulders. In my class I have my students lay on their back and lift their head to look at their toes. Just do it for about 10 sec. to start and build up. This pose can also be helpful for relieving headaches. You could also try and put a hand behind the head for support. When you get tired switch hands. Good Luck, Siri Ram K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 Dear Siri Ram K. Please let me know the correct way to do stretch pose. Sat Nam Sangeet Kaur - <maheryogini <Kundaliniyoga> Saturday, April 07, 2001 2:28 PM Re: Strengthening the navel center > Dear Songeet kaur: > The fastest way to strengthen the navel center is stretch pose. > Blessings, > Siri Ram K. > > > > > > "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. > > > Your use of is subject to > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 Sat Nam, > What is the best kundalini yoga exercise to strengthen the navel center. Breath of fire, Sat kriya, stretch pose, nabyia kriya are good ones. Sat Nam, Gururattan Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 There are two ways to do stretch pose: 1) lay on your back and put you hands under your buttocks for support. Lift both legs slightly off the floor, lift your head and stare at your feet. Do this at first for 1 minute with breath of fire. 2) lay on your back and lift both legs and head off the floor, stare at your feet. Your arms should be in front of you as if you were pointing at your toes, but all of you fingers are straight. Do this with breath of fire. Slowly build-up to 3, 5, 7 minutes, etc. Many blessings Sheila B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2001 Report Share Posted April 7, 2001 My problem with stretch pose is my head - it really hurts the back of my head and my neck. Any ideas for dealing with this ? The 90 day schedule sounds wonderful by the way. Love, Avtar K. ______________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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