RE: Sodarshan Chakra Kriya Meditation

January 28, 2003

Sat Nam everyone ,

I just started the Sodarshan Chakrak Kriya Meditation last night , I seem to

have a problem holding my breath before I can finish the 16 counts of Whahe Guru

.. I can hold my breath if I do not pump at the navel point . Does anyone have

any suggestion on what I can do to hold my breath so I can finish the counting

? One other question is there a mudra for the left hand or do you leave it

relaxed on the thigh ?

Peace & Love to all,

Sadhana KaurGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download :

January 28, 2003

Sat Nam Suzanne!

I was smiling as I read your post. I had tried Sodarshan last year

and had the same problem. I didn't have the lung capacity to hold,

pump and release for 16 Wahe Gurus. I was told to start with 8 or 12,

whatever you can comfortably do and then build up as you can. I

personally got frustrated and stopped.

However, I also decided to try it again this week (given all of the

excitement about it this month). Well, I started doing it with 8

pumps and after a few sets, realized I wasn't straining at all to do

8. So with the next breath, I went up to 12. And again, there wasn't

any strain or pressure to inhale/exhale. So I ended up going to 16

and was still comfortable. I guess after a few months of consistent

ky practice, my lung capacity has increased to the point where I can

do this with the full 16. I was pretty excited about it.

So basically what I am suggesting is starting small (8 or 12) and

increase the counts as you can comfortably do so. If it doesn't

happen right away, don't worry. At some point, it will. Good Luck!!

Oh, with the left hand, I use it to keep track of the counts (as has

been described on the list many times).

Christa

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