6 Types of Kriyas to Ultimate Purification

https://www.rishikeshyogisyogshala.org/6-types-kriyas-ultimate-purification/ A human body is composed of three doshas commonly named as Vata (one that governs the perfunctory function), Pitta (one that keeps the body’s chemical functions in check) and Kapha (the structure manager of the body). These ‘tridoshas’ (three doshas) need to remain balanced in the body for maintaining sound health and well-being of an individual. There can be a number of external or internal fluctuations that can lead to a lost balance between these doshas. Gathered waste, harmful toxins are some of the major causes of this disrupted rhythm. Through the practice of certain cleansing practices, you can restore the body to its natural health and well being by eliminating all the accumulated radicals. These cleansing practices are referred to as the Shat-kriyas in yoga science. Shatkriyas (or Shatkarmas) signifies six types of kriyas that are practiced for ultimate purification of the entire body and mind. These kriyas have been the studied and practiced by sages, gurus and yogis since the evolution of yoga. You can also decipher them as the methods of preparing the body for undergoing intense practice of yoga. Being internally cleansed is of the essence for mental, physical and spiritual beautification. Shatkriyas form a vital component in the study of eight limbs of yoga. The yogic kriyas are also explained in the ‘Niyamas’ denoting how a swachh (clean) body is closest to the divine. So, if you wish to undergo this celestial route of purification then you can learn about it by undertaking a yoga program or perform it under the guidance of a serious practitioner. Let us discuss the six types of kriyas and their benefits:    Kapalabhati (Stimulating the brain cells by purifying the brain) The KAPALBHATI type of kriya is a quaint amalgamation of two words, where KAPAL denotes ‘skull and the functions, organs associated with it’ and BHATI that denotes ‘Glow, Sheen, and Luminosity’. Hence, this category of shatkriya is dedicated to the purification of brain cells and polishing the mind. It is an intense breathing technique which removes all the respiratory blockages from the tracts and detoxifies the entire lymphatic system. If you are attempting for this cleansing route then ensure not to go beyond 150-200 repetitions. Neti (Upper Nasal Track) Neti Kriya denotes purification of the nasal passage and the nostrils. Neti kriya is performed using four types of tools which you can choose from. These tools are Water (Jal), Thread (Sutra), Milk (Dugdha) and Ghee (Ghrita). This style of kriya is highly beneficial in releasing muscular tension from the facial muscles and imparts youthful glow to it. It is also helpful in relieving anxiety, depression and various types of mental congestion. It also balances the entire nervous system. Trataka (Eye Exercises) Trataka is a specific type of kriya that works towards promoting good eyesight, developing focus and enhancing physical and mental dedication. It is performed by freezing the vision on a particular object without blinking the eye. There are two types of Trataka kriyas that you can choose from, Jatra and Jyoti. Keep your eyes relaxed at all times while performing it. This would lead to the secretion of tear glands which would further purify the visual system. Nauli (Abdominal muscle and Viscera) Nauli is an essential kriya implemented for the purification and toning of abdomen and its internal organs. This type of kriya is highly essential in simulating digestive system while cleansing it completely. Dhouti (Cleansing the intestine) Dhouti kriya is particularly specific to the cleansing of the upper intestine. It is one of the most rigorous yet highly beneficial types of kriya after Nauli Shatkriya. This kriya is performed with the intention of inducing vomiting in order to clear any impurities or blockages in the intestine.  There are three categories of Dhouti kriya namely, Jala Dhouti, Vastra Dhouti, and Danda Dhouti. Specifically advantageous in treating constipation, gastric troubles, and bile disorders, Dhouti Kriya is also helpful in enhancing renal functions and eliminating worm from the liver. Obese people with a loose stomach and poor phlegm benefit greatly from this kriya. Vasti (Cleaning of the Rectum) As the abdomen is divided into three parts – upper abdomen, middle abdomen, and lower abdomen, Vasti kriya is implemented to purify the lower abdomen. This includes the pelvic zone and bladder too. This is also referred to as the ‘Yogic Enema’ as the process is conducted to clean all the impurities through the colon. This shatkriya is highly advantageous for curing urinary disorders, digestive flaws, treating irregular bowels, and eliminating diseases like flatulence, bile, etc. Vasti kriya is also performed to tone the muscles in the lower abdomen. Learn and practice these soulful kriyas for complete purification of the mind and body. Be sure to practice these under the supervision of a professional yoga teacher only. Read more about the Kriya And Kundalini Yoga to awaken the spiritual you.   By following the path of kundalini yoga and practicing kriya yoga, you can find the ‘spiritual’ you. Let your passion, jealousy, pleasure, depression, pain, pride and prejudice not stand as an obstacle in the path of spiritual awakening. Without any limitations regarding food, habits, gender, age, everyone is fit for these practices. Just thirty minutes a day are required for the kriya yoga practices. The magical tranquility of Kriya and Kundalini yoga is possible to experience only under profound guidance. If you are willing to deepen your awareness and learn the most traditional and ancient forms of yoga, a 10-day Kriya and Kundalini retreat offered by Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala in the spiritual city of Rishikesh can help meet these goals. The marvelous yoga retreat is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and authentic understanding of kriya and kundalini yoga.    Read More...  Read Less...

Science Behind Awakening Kundalini

https://www.rishikeshyogisyogshala.org/science-behind-awakening-kundalini/ Kundalini is a source of life force/pranic energy/chi and consciousness which is supposed to be coiled at the base of the spine since the moment we were born. Symbolically it is represented as a serpent that is coiled 3 ½ times within us at the base of the spine. The three coils of kundalini indicate three Gunas that are Rajas, Sattva, and Tamas. The half coil represents transcendence. It stays with us until we die and then it gets back to its source, which is the supreme soul. With the help of yoga and spiritual practices, one can set the life force or the pranic energy free. When this energy is freed the life force arises from the base of the spine through all the energy points (7 chakras) and results in an ultimate state of consciousness. This whole process is called Kundalini Awakening. What is Kundalini Awakening in Simple Words According to Satguru, kundalini awakening is like lighting a bulb. He says, Muladhara chakra is a plug point and Sahasrar chakra is the light bulb. Rest other chakras are plugs that we have to plug into the plug point, to lighten the bulb. We need to be steady and calm to plug-in into the plug point. Yoga is the science that will make us able to plug-in to this uninterrupted source of power. In conclusion, Kundalini awakening is an act to flow the pranic energy from the Muladhara chakra to Sahasrara chakra, through the help of the other five chakras. What Do Kundalini Awakening Results Kundalini awakening brings a lot of changes in our body. The change starts from the base of our spine. Ones the kundalini starts to rise from the base of the spine, it purifies the mind soul and the body. It generates awareness and a sense of consciousness from within.  It makes us calm and cool in every situation. It generates certain psychic powers within us that increase our will power and mind power. This awakening makes us more creative and stronger.  Kundalini is a divine form of energy. We gain an attitude of accepting every aspect of life, whether positive or negative. We make wise choices and we understand things in a better way. The main motive to do kundalini awakening is self-realization, to know what we are and what we are capable of, how many powers do we have and how we are using them. The Science Behind Kundalini Awakening While meditation, we feel some powers. These powers are some electromagnetic wave, we call them an aura. These are spiritual and cosmic powers that we feel during any spiritual practice. Due to certain spiritual practices, this energy/ aura creates some vibrations at the base of the spine where kundalini exists. This leads to the awakening of Kundalini. Kundalini Awakening Stages The process of awakening the Kundalini is in 4 stages. The stages are Awakening stage (Arambha): In the first stage the Brahma knot is opened. This knot is the seal in base chakra that is very close to kundalini, therefore, it is important to open Brahma knot to open the kundalini and set it free. Cleansing stage (Ghata): The next seal in the way of kundalini is Vishnu knot, which is the lock of the heart chakra. Ones the Vishnu knot is opened,  the kundalini is free it moves through the heart chakra to all the parts of the body for cleansing the negativity from our body. Absorption stage (Pacihaya): This is the stage when the cleansing is done. In this stage, the body absorbs the energies of kundalini and removes the negativity. The final stage ( Nishpatti): This is the stage when the knot of Ajana chakra(third eye chakra) is opened. Ones the kundalini reaches to this knot, it is one step away from the crown chakra. This is the stage when kundalini goes through the Ajana chakra to Crown chakra.  Attaining these stages is not that easy as it seems. You will not gain the self-awareness that easily. You might face many distractions and problems in this whole journey. It will take time to do this whole process.  Read More...  Read Less...

Awaken the ‘Spiritual’ You with Kriya and Kundalini Yoga

https://www.rishikeshyogisyogshala.org/awaken-spiritual-kriya-kundalini-yoga/ In the fast-paced and competitive world, where our mind is equipped in handling endless affairs, controlling and pacifying the mind for a while seems impossible. Every now and then, we get irritated, uncontrolled, and restless. Dealing the daily problems and handling the bundle of responsibilities, we have forgotten the true meaning and purpose of life, we have forgotten the ‘true’ us. Leaving behind the confusing and depressing lifestyle, if you are willing to discover your true being, to make tangible progress in spiritual life, to awaken the inner powers and achieve a higher state of bliss, then adopt the way of Kriya and Kundalini Yoga. The two philosophical terms of yoga, Kriya and Kundalini yoga serve different purposes. Kundalini yoga is a system of various practices that aims at the development of the mind and the body to pave the way for awakening the spiritual potentials. It is an awesome blend of asanas, breathing, meditation, mantra and relaxation. It brings harmony between the body, mind and soul. One of the easiest yet powerful practices of Kundalini yoga is Kriya Yoga. It is a series of asanas, breath, and sound that works towards the attainment of spiritual growth. It is a perfectly designed combination of powerful practices that provide subtle impacts on the overall well-being. In kriya yoga practice, the mind is influenced by the body. What’s best about Kriya yoga is you can perform it even if a number of distractions toss within your mind. By following the path of kundalini yoga and practising kriya yoga, you can find the ‘spiritual’ you. Let your passion, jealousy, pleasure, depression, pain, pride and prejudice not stand as an obstacle in the path of spiritual awakening. Without any limitations regarding food, habits, gender, age, everyone is fit for these practices. Just thirty minutes a day are required for the kriya yoga practices. In kriya yoga, the angles and triangles of the asanas, the powerful breath, the enchanting sounds of the mantras, and the eye-focus and body locks, all put together transform you by the end of practice. The changes your body undergoes during kriya yoga prepares you physically and mentally for a meditative internal space. Benefits of Kriya and Kundalini yoga: Makes you feel joyous, relaxed and healthy. Helps become more productive and creative. Transforms your life and makes you feel more fulfilled and content. Boost energy levels and improves whole being. Make you more intuitive. Strengthens nervous system, reduces hypertension and helps with depression. Protects you from negativities and helps you stick to your true identity. The magical tranquillity of Kriya and Kundalini yoga is possible to experience only under profound guidance. If you are willing to deepen your awareness and learn the most traditional and ancient forms of yoga, a 10-day Kriya and Kundalini retreat offered by Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala in the spiritual city of Rishikesh can help meet these goals. The marvellous yoga retreat is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and authentic understanding of kriya and kundalini yoga. The retreat is the golden opportunity to endow yourself with the teaching chosen from traditional scriptures such as Gheranda Samhita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and various Yoga Upanishads.During the 10-day retreat, daily in-depth discussions with the right blend of philosophy and practical techniques of Kundalini yoga shall help you explore and learn more about Kundalini yoga. On top of that, innovative workshop sessions on subjects like Kundalini Yoga, Kriya Yoga techniques will be offered each day to help you with spiritual awakening. These 10-days, you will be under the shelter of highly experienced teachers of Rishikesh Yogis Yogashala who will guide you through every aspect of Kriya and Kundalini Yoga. Learn about the energy channels of the body- Chakras and how to bring balance, relaxation and well-being to your chakras in Chakra meditation sessions. Attend Tantra philosophy sessions that will change the way you perceive the world. Enjoy learning the mystic form of yoga in the rejuvenating and salubrious ashram-like environment. The retreat will prepare you for the intense techniques of Kriya and kundalini yoga and help understand the process of awakening spiritual potentials. So, this October, embark upon a journey of self-discovery with Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala’s 10-day Kriya and Kundalini yoga retreat. Read More...  Read Less...