Yogi
Bhajan
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Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan ®
Kirtan
Kriya Also known as SaTaNaMa Meditation*
A meditation for improving brain function
and to prevent or stop Alzheimer's Disease. See
research notes here.
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been shown to halt the
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Points To Ponder
"Thoughts
reflect and affect our mood, our attitude and our general tenor.
Thoughts are silent sounds. And sounds are electromagnetic vibrations.
The more refined our thoughts, the more elevated our vibration;
the more
elevated our vibration, the closer we get to the highest vibration
of all–our
own divine nature. The entire universe was built on sound (Word),
which is
nothing but vibration. By vibrating a certain combination of sounds,
we are
able to tune into various levels of intelligence, or consciousness.
Thus, chanting mantras is a conscious
method of controlling our moods, and in
turn, our frequency and resultant all-around radiance." --
Donna
Quesada
About
Meditation
Meditation
can be practiced daily. A regular, same-time-daily schedule for
40 days for each meditation is recommended. Given the daily changes
in the Earth's magnetic field, the ideal time for meditation is
between 3 AM and 6 AM. However, to be practical and moderate in
all undertakings is the universal rule. Choose the time that works
for you. See notice below.*
Posture:
Sit straight in easy pose as shown or in a chair. Meditate at
the brow point (third eye) and produce the five primal sounds: Sa, Ta, Na, Ma.
These
Sanskrit sounds, Sa, Ta, Na, Ma, translate respectively to birth, life, death, rebirth.
On
"Sa" touch the first finger, index finger, (Jupiter finger)
with the thumb tip.
On "Ta" touch the middle finger (Saturn finger) with the
thumb tip.
On "Na" touch the ring finger (Sun finger) with the thumb
tip.
On "Ma" touch the pinky (Mercury finger) with the thumb
tip.
Eyes: Eyes are closed and focused at the brow point.
Time: Continue chanting, Sa Ta Na Ma, for a total of 12 minutes
as follows.
Chant
out loud for 2 minutes
Chant in a whisper for 2 minutes
Chant mentally in silence for 4
Chant in a whisper for 2 minutes
Chant out loud for 2 minutes
To
End: Inhale deeply. Stretch the hands up as far as possible spread
the fingers wide. Stretch the spine and take several deep breaths.
Relax at least 1 minute.
Comments: The connotation of the word “kriya” is an
action or series of actions that completes a process and has a predictable
outcome. By practicing Kirtan Kriya, we can begin to understand
the cycle of creation. From the Infinite comes life, from life comes
death or change. From death or change comes the re-birth of consciousness
to the joy of the Infinite through which compassion leads back to
life. See what happens when you meditate.
Focus: Eyes are closed and focused at the third-eye point.
Mantra: Ra Ma Da Sa, Sa Say So Hung. The mantra should be sung in
one complete exhalation. As you chant the first Sa, your navel point
is pulled in so that this syllable is abbreviated. You should also
pull your navel point in as you chant Hung. Hung should be vibrated
at the root of the nose. The rest of the syllables are drawn out
in a strong, powerful chant. Strive to keep your chant at full volume
(loud but not raucous) throughout the meditation.
Meaning of the Mantra:
Ra = sun energy
Ma = moon energy
Da = earth energy
Sa = infinity, universal energy
Sa (repeated)
Say = the personal embodiment of Sa
So = the personal sense of merger with Sa
Hung = the Infinite, vibrating and real
This mantra literally means: “I am Thou." It can also
mean, "the service of God is within me.“
Mudra: Bend the arms and bring the elbows against the side of the
rib cage. The palms of the hands are parallel and face the sky (see
photo of Snatam Kaur above). The elbows are snug at your sides with
the forearms in close to your upper arms. The hands are at a 60
degree angle, halfway between pointing forward and pointing to the
sides.
Time: 11 minutes.
End: Inhale deeply, hold your breath and visualize the person you
want to send healing to (it can be yourself). Make that image in
your mind very clear and see a glowing green light around the person.
Keeping that person in your mind, exhale. Inhale deeply, hold your
breath and continue to send the person healing green light. Still
keeping that vision in your mind, exhale. For the last time, inhale
deeply, hold your breath and see the person very clearly, see the
green healing light bathing the person, bathing every cell in the
body.
*Consultation
with a health care professional should occur before applying adjustments
or treatments to the body, consuming medications or nutritional supplements
and before dieting, fasting or exercising. None of these activities
are herein presented as substitutes for competent medical treatment.
See Disclaimer.
*Consultation
with a health care professional should occur before applying adjustments
or treatments to the body, consuming medications or nutritional supplements
and before dieting, fasting or exercising. None of these activities
are herein presented as substitutes for competent medical treatment.