Kriyas : Preliminary Purification

                                                     (Shatkarma :Cleansing Procedures)

                                                     

                                     

                                          Sanskruti Yoga & Meditation

                         

Introduction

Kriyas

Kriyas are detoxifying activities that helps cleanse the intestine / gastro intestinal tract by inducing vomiting or clearing the bowels completely.

Kriyas are detoxifying activities that helps clean the intestine / gastro -intestinal tract by inducing vomiting or clearing the bowels completely

Kriya helps in excretion of all kinds of toxic wastes (gas, uric acid, free radicals, and solid waste) build up during the faulty digestion.

These are very effective if the subjects are  capable and confident of doing. All kriyas have to be  done under expert guidance.

Kriyas helps in excretion of  all kinds of toxic wastes (gas , uric acid, free radicals and solid waste) build up during the faulty digestion.

The six cleansing processes are Neti, Kapal Bhati, Dhauti, Basti (Enema), Nauli and Trataka. These kriyas clean the eyes, respiratory system, food pipe and tone up abdominal viscera and the intestines. They also build up resistance to diseases, sharpen the mind and wash the colon.

The proper nutrition  of the body and the elimination of the waste materials keep the body fit. If the waste material is not eliminated on time , it accumulates in the body resulting ultimately in a diseased condition.Therefore, detoxifying  the body assumes great importance.

Dhauti - For purification of the food pipe

Neti - For purification of nasal cavity

Nauli - For purification of digestive organs

Trataka - To strengthen eyes

Basti - For cleansing large intestine

Kapalbhati - For purification of head region

Waste (Malas)

Undigested Food

(Asaar or Kitt). If Samana Vayu and Pachaka Pitta are low in intensity, then the toxins are formed and the Undigested food (Ama Rasa) becomes sour and bitter.These Toxins are cause of disease. Waste  or Malas A constant flow of nutrients, tissues and waste products move into, around and out of the body The body expels three waste products- urine, sweat and feces.These substance also have important physiological functions as a part of a well, balanced health system. 

• Urine helps the water balance, 
• Sweat keeps the skin moist and supple and 
• feces give support to the colon and body.

Waste (Malas) - Which is the waste product that need to be excreted. Its solid part becomes stool, the liquid part becomes urine and collects in the bowel. 

Toxins (Ama) - When the Ahaar Rasa nutritive part of the ingested food  is not properly digested due to decreased activity of agni or enzymes, it turns toxic and is called Ama rasa or toxins.These causes various ailments in the body. As toxins are not acceptable to the body, they accumulate in different parts of the body like lungs, heart and other organs. The four cavities  that usually attract toxins are the brain, chest, abdomen and rectum of which, the abdomen is the most common site of ama rasa accumulation.This This leads to dyspepsia and other disorders.

1. Ama Rasa affects the Agnis weakening the metabolism process and 
2. dyspepsia causing food to remain undigested
3. Blocking the srotas - the body channels. This leads to blockage in the srotras  due to sweat, urine etc. 
4. Weakness, 
5. Heaviness, 
6. Improper circulation  of Vayu, 
7. Laziness, 
8. Increased salivation ,
9. Phlegm formation, 
10. Constipation or absence of elimination of stools
11. Fatigue

In a normal person  digestive power keep gaining strength  till the age of 60 and after 60 begins to decline. This prevents the body from getting  all the nutrients that it needs. The body weakens and the quantity of waste increases. A person also experiences the  draining of mental faculties. This is termed as old age If the Agnis enzymes are strengthens, the ageing process will be arrested.

                   "All disease originate due to accumulation of poison in the body".

Agnisaar Kriya

A  अग्निसार क्रिया 

                       Stand erect in Tadasana

                       Exhale bend your body forward by keeping your palm on knees.

                       Hold the posture by flapping your abdomen muscle.

                       Inhale come back and repeat it same.

Nauli Kriya

Vamana

 

Dhouti

Basti Kriya 

Moukha Dhouti

• Moukha Dhouti is a very useful, relaxing step after every intense Yogasana practice. To do Moukha dhouti, inhale deeply through nostrils, adopt kaki mudra on the face by  parting the lip slightly just like the beak of the crow and exhale through the small orifice slowly. Longer the exhilaration, better the effect.

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Laghu Shankaprakshlana 

Trataka

It is an eye exercise should be practiced daily.

Set a target point at a comfortable reading distance. Just keep staring it without blinking till the tears roll down the eyes. Then wash the eyes with cold water.

This exercise improves your concentration power but also make your eye muscles stronger. Here you focus steadily to develop concentration and meditative capacity of an individual. 

Water Cleansing Jal Neti (Jal Neti )

Jal neti is very important in Corona times

• Take a pot. Take care its edges are not sharp.
• Luke worm water
• Add a pinch rock salt in water
• Its poured into one nostril while the head is tilted to so as to allow the saline sloution to flow through the other nostril.

Mechanism of action

• When we use a saline water the  mucus and dirt is dissolved . As every day we take breath, go to market, with lot of pollution and dust, we even do not realize that nose is filled with all dirt.
• It makes the nose clean
• As it is a saline water therefore through osmosis draws extra water from frozen turbines.
• Helps in drainage of sinuses

Alternate Nose breathing or Nadi Shodhan Purification of Nadi (Channels)

It is the purification of Nadis. There are three Nadis, Its very important to clean them.

• It restores the balance between ida and pingla.
• It cleanses and strengthens the nervous system
• Restores sympathetic and parasympathetic balance.
• Preliminary to energize Sushumna.
• Sushumna energization preliminary to awaken Kundilini Shakti.
• Alternate Nose Breathing - Nadi Shodhan  / Anolom Vilom अनुलोम विलोम
  
  
                         
  
  
  Nadi is a Sanskrit word meaning “channel” or “flow” and shodhana means “purification.” Therefore, nadi shodhana is primarily aimed at clearing and purifying the subtle channels of the mind-body organism, while balancing its masculine and feminine aspects. 

  
  

  The Nadi Shodhan Pranayama calms and centers the mind by bringing into harmony the left and right hemispheres of the brain which correlate to the logical and emotional sides of our personality. The right nostril represents the Ida nadi and is connected with the left brain. The left nostril represents the Pingala nadi and is connected with the right hemisphere of the brain. When we breathe through the alternate nostril in a specific pattern, it brings the balance between both hemispheres of the brain. Nadi shodhan is clearly a yogi's delight for its instant calming effect.

  
  

  Process :

  •  Sit comfortably in an erect position. Keep the head, neck and the spine straight.
  •  Rest the left hand on the left knee.
  •  Close the right nostril with the tip of right thumb.
  • Now breath out slowly through the left nostril.
  • Keeping the right nostril closed breathe in slowly and deeply through the left nostril.
  • Now close the left nostril with ring finger and little finger of the right hand  and slowly breathe out through the right nostril.
  • Now keeping the right nostril still closed, breathe in through the right nostril.
  • This completes one entire round of Anuloma -  Viloma.
  • Repeat the entire process
  • Remember that breathing in and breathing out  should be done very slowly without any noise

  Benefits
  

  • Infuses the body with oxygen
  • Clears and releases toxins
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Calms and rejuvenates the nervous system
  • Helps to balance hormones
  • Supports clear and balanced respiratory channels
  • Helps to alleviate respiratory allergies that cause hay fever, sneezing, or wheezing
  • Balances solar and lunar, masculine and feminine energies
  • Fosters mental clarity and an alert mind
  • Enhances the ability to concentrate
  • Brings balance to the left and right hemispheres of the brain

  
  
  
  

                                              

  
  

  

  Channels or Nadis
  
  

                

TT "There is no asana like Siddha, no kumbhaka like kevala,and no mudra like Khechari, and no laya (absorbtion of mind) ike nada." 

 

     Khchari Mudra, literally roaming through space, cut the lower tendon of tongue and move the tongue constantly, rub it with fresh butter, and draw it out.(to lengthen it) with an iron instrument. instrument. by practicing this always, the tongue becomes long, and when it reaches space between the eyebrows, then Khechari is accomplished. Then (the tongue being lengthen) practice turning up and back as to touch the palate, till at length it reaches the holes of the nostrils opening into the mouth. Close those holes with the tongue (thus stopping inspiration), and gaze on the space between the eye brows. This is called Khecg=hari. By this practice there is neither fainting, nor hunger, nor thirst, nor laziness. There comes neither disease, nor decay, nor death, the body becomes divine. 

Nada is a inner mystical sound. Yoga is defined as control over the abbarations of the mind. 

 

 

 

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a       Shankha Prakshalana     Khechari Mudra   

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Siddhasana 

•     Out of 84 lacs of asanas, one should always practice Siddhasana. It purifies 72,000 Channels (nadis)  
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  Technique :

  • Sit on floor, with legs stretched straight in front.
  • Bend the left leg at the knee.Hold the left foot with hands, place the heel near the perineum and rest the sole of the left  foot against the right thigh.
  • Now bend the right leg at the knees and place the right foot over the  left ankle, keeping the right heel against the pubic bone..
  • Place the sole of the right foot between the thigh and the calf of the left leg.
  •  Do not rest the body on the heels
  • Stretch the arms in front and rest the back of the hands on the knees so that the palms face upwards. Join the thumbs and the fore fingers and keep the other fingers extended.
  • Hold this position as long as you can, keeping the back, neck and head erect and the vision in drawn  as if gazing at the tip of the nose.
  • Release the feet and relax for sometimes. Then repeat the pose for some length of time , now placing the right heel near the perineum first and then the left foot over the right ankle a described above.

  Benefit :

  • This posture keeps  the pubic region healthy. Like Pad Padmasana, it is one of the most relaxing of asanas. The body being in a sitting posture is at rest, while the position of the crossed legs and erect back  keeps the mind attentive and alert. This asana is also recommended for  the practice of Pranayama  and for the meditation.
  • From purely physical point of view, the asana is good for curing stiffness in the knee and ankles. Init the blood circulates in the lumber region and the abdomen, and this tones the lower region of the spine and the abdominal organs.
  • Activates Mooladhara Chakra and initiates Kundilini energy.

  
  

  Vajrsasana
• 72,000 channels are cleaned by this pose.

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T        Supta Vajrasana

Va             Benefit : 

• Supta Vajrasana activates the Vajra nadi .

Shankha Ptakshalana

Abdominal Massage Nauli Kriya (नौली क्रिया)

A large wave or surge, conveys some idea of the process of Nauli where the abdominal muscle and organs are made  to move literally and vertically in a surging motion. Nau means a boat and li to cling to. lie on, hide or cover. The pitching of a boat on a stormy sea  conveys some idea of the process of nauli.

Nauli is a kriya or process and not an asana. First master Uddiyana bandha before attempting nauli. 

Isolation of rectus abdomis like a reed or tubular muscle for the toning and purifying entire abdominal area. and stimulation of Manipura chakra., the solar plexus chakra. The rolling or churnning motion is Nauli- it rolls, rotates and the entire abdomen. First learn the center, then left (vama nauli) and right (before trying the churning.

Technique :

• Stand in Tadasana.
• Spread the legs a foot apart, bend slightly at the knees and stoop forward.
• Place the hands, with the fingers spread wide  on the thighs just above the knees.
• Lower the head until the chin rest in  the notch between the collar- bones on the top of the breast bones.
• Inhale deeply, than exhale quickly to that all the air is forced from the lungs in a rush.
• Hold the breath (without  any inhalation) pull the whole abdominal region back towards spine.
• The area between the pelvic rim  and the floating ribs on both sides  of the abdomen should  be made passive to create hollowness there.. At the same time put the abdominal recti forward.
• maintain this position according to your capacity.
• Relax the grip on the recti and go back to the position .
• Relax the abdomen and inhale slowly.
• Take a few deep breaths.
• Practice nauli on an empty stomach after evacuating the bladder and bowels.

Benefits :

• The abdominal recti are strengthened. The other effect of nauli are the same as Uddiyana banda.
• It generates heat in the body and activates the digestive fire.

Shankh Prakshalan

Others

Oil holding: (गंडूष)

This technique involves holding substances in the mouth. It is a medicated therapy that gently improves oral hygiene by holding natural fluids such as milk, honey, oil, Triphala decoction etc. (as recommended by the physician) for 3-8 minutes in the mouth. As daily routine practice plain sesame oil (Tila taila) is advised for Gandusha. This treatment will strengthen the teeth and gums, and more importantly, improve the sensitivity of the taste buds and freshness in your mouth. Gandush prevents excess thirst, improves taste and maintains oral hygiene. Gundush with lukewarm water will make the mouth clean and cheerful.

Mudras

Apana Mudra

Introduction :

This force is located below the navel region and provides energy to the large intestine, kidneys, anus and the genitals.This force is concerned with the expulsion of waste produced during digestion in the form of sweat, urine, feces etc  from the body. Apana mudra keeps the body clean.

Formation :

Tip of the thumb is to be joined with the tip of middle and ring fingers.

Effect :

Apana Mudra is a combination of Agni, Akash, and Prithvi element, combination of these elements improves digestion and provision of calcium and vitamins.

Benefits :

This Mudra helps improves the flow of perspiration, urine and stool. Apana mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders

• For good digestion, for healthy gums, and teeth, for healthy excretory system for elimination of waste and for immunity.
• Constipation, flatulence and piles.
• Absence of sweat.
• For safe painless delivery a pregnant lady should practice this Mudra daily for 10 minutes a month before the due date.

Akash Mudra

Formation :

• Formed by joining together the tips of the thumb and the middle finger.

Effect :

• This is a detoxifying mudra that helps in increasing space within the body  and helps elimination of metabolic waste.
• Negative emotions like anger , fear and sorrow are replaced by positive emotions.

Benefits :

• Helps to detoxify the body by elimination of metabolic waste through exhaled air,sweat, urine and stools.
• This mudra aids in meditation. It helps purify emotions and thoughts. Vibration can be felt at the top of the head at Sahasrara Chakra and one gets divine power with an increase in intuition and alertness

Ksepana Mudra 

Ksepana Mudra is a sacred hand gesture or 'seal', known as the gesture of pouring out and letting go. It is used as a means of draining negative energy and attracting positive energy or chi. Ksepana Mudra stimulates elimination through the skin, lungs and large intestine, as well as through energetic channels.

                                    

Shankh Mudra

• This mudra purifies 72,000  nerves connected to the navel center there by rejuvenating the whole body.

Adity Mudra

Formation :

Place the tip of the thumb at  the base of the ring finger.

Effect :

Ring finger represents earth or Prithvi and thumb represents fire or Agni. When Agni touches the base of ring finger there is a growth of Prithvi element and also the growth of Agni.Therefore therefore there will be weight gain with improvement in stamina.

Benefits : 

• Removes poisonous matter from the body.

10 TYPES OF PURIFICATION :

1. Body gets purified...  

    by WATER & YOGA 

2. Breath gets purified...  

    by PRAANAAYAM

3. Mind gets purified...  

    by MEDITATION

4. Intellect gets purified... 

    by Spiritual KNOWLEDGE

5. Memory gets purified... 

    by MANAN & CHINTAN

6. Ego gets purified...  

    by SEVA (SERVICE)

7. Self gets purified...  

    by SILENCE (MAUN)

8. Food gets purified...  

    by POSITIVE THOUGHTS

    (While cooking & eating)

9. Wealth gets purified...  

    by GIVING/DONATING

10.Feelings gets purified...  

     by LOVE N SURRENDER⁠⁠⁠⁠

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