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Preparation for Meditation (lO-35min.)

Wha~ This Kriya Will Do For You


This short set is uery energizing. It establishes a subtle
balance between the heart. lungs and sex organs. Like
$0 many of the Kundalini Yaga kriyas taught by Yogi
Bhajan. it is a precious jewei with many benefits to those
who practice it.

1). Sit with the legs straight out in front. CJasp the hands
behind the neck with the fingers interlocked in venus
lock, palms pressed against the neck under the hair.
Inhale and raise the left leg to an angle of 60 degrees
from the horizontal. Hold this position and begin long
deep breathing. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Inhale and
hold the breath. Exhale and relax. This exercise. done
on the left side only, aeotes a cross pressure in the body
that increases the /low of eneJ!DI beaeen the lIDo sides.
It creates a temporary imbalance in order to correct the
flow of energy and the drcu1ation of the heart.

2) Assume the same posture as -in exercise '1. Inhale


and begin breath of fire. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Inhale
and hold the breath. Exhale and relax. This exercise,
using breath of fire. works to regulate the flow of sexual
energy and strengthens the femoral branch of-the sciatic
nerue. 2

3) Ue on your back.. Place the right hand under the


small of the back, palm facing down. Place the left palm
against the neck with the elbow touching the ground.
Raise the right leg up to 90 degrees. BegIn breath of
fire. Continue for 1-3 minutes. Then inhale and hold the
breath. Exhale and deeply relax for 1-3 minutes. Switch
ing the pressure to the right side of the body. this exercise
connects the upper and lower energy triangles to correct
the gall bladder. heart and spleen.
4) Remain on the back. Bending the knees with your
feet on the floor. grab the ankles. Inhale and raise the
buttocks. pressing the navel point up. CA} Exhale and
relax down. (B) Continue this sequence rhythmically
with powetful breathing for 1-3 minutes. Inhale up and
hold the breath. Exhale and relax. This exercise opens
the pelVic region and strengthens the lower back. It
balances the sex meridian and prepares you Jar the
{ollowing exercise.

5} Sit on the heels. Carefully lean back so that the


shoulders touch the floor. Rest the hands next to the
thighs. CA] Begin a powerful breath of lire. Continue for
1-3 minutes. Inhale and hold briefly. Exhale and deeply
relax on the back with the legs stretched out for 1 minute.
(B) This exercise stTetches the thighs and lower back.
It promotes mineral balance in the body by regulating the
glands. The deep relaJCation foHowing this e.xen::ise allows
the glandular secretions to be drctJ1ated and distributed
throughout the body.

6} Stand up straight with the arms extended straight out


in front parallel to the ground. The wrists are relaxed.
Lift the heels up off the ground. Supporting yourself on
your toes. Begin long deep breathing. Continue for 1-3
minutes. This exercise makes the mind alert. stimulates
the pituitary gland and balances the magnetic field. pre
paring you faT deep meditation.

7) Meditate.

8) Relax.

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