Yogi
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Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan®
Kirtan
Kriya aka Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
A meditation to improve brain function
and prevent or stop Alzheimer's Disease. See
research notes here.
Get
the iPhone App here. Note: This specific meditation has
been shown to halt the
disease and-or improve the condition of Alzheimer's patients.
Quotable
Quote
"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 See what happens when you meditate.
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:
A, 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 minutes
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 and
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. Alzheimer's
Research and Prevention Foundation
*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.