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I've seen some kundalini sites that mention them, but i can't seem to find a clear definition of what they are.. they haven't been mentioned so far in my other hatha or vinyasa classes.
can anyone point me to some good info?
thank you!
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Expert Yogi
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Location: A Blue State |
They are cleansing exercises, generally, things like Nauli Kriya (stomach churning).
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Location: Upstate NY | There are six Kriyas ( cleansing exercises to remove toxins)
-Neti -Nasal cleaning
-Nauli- Abdominal churning
-Dhauti- Upper Digestive tract cleaning
- Basti - Colon cleansing
- Kapalabhati - Lung and Brochial tube cleanser ( a everyday must do! )
- Tratak- Steady Gazing
http://www.chrysalisyog.homestead.com/kriyas.html |
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| Hey there! First, I would just like to say: The only dumb questions are the unasked ones.
Although different types of yoga define "kriya" in different ways, the Kundalini Yoga definition of kriya is defined as a yoga set (a series of yoga exercises) or meditation that involves:
1. Mantra - a mantra is a repetitive chant that creates a steady sound current to stimulate certain glands in your brain to secrete.
2. Mudra - a posture or hand position (usually thumb to one of the fingers) that again is meant to stimulate certain glands in your brain to secrete.
3. Breath - self explanatory
(this is not in order of importance)
I hope this helps |
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| thank you all! I'd heard a bit about the first two kriya definitions that bay guy and ravi supplied, but it seemed to be discussed differently in reference to kundalini practice. very enlightening! i wonder if there are other definitions of the word Kriya out there? |
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