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Kriya for The Frontal Brain 1) Sit in Easy Pose. Place the ... - Pinklotus

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<strong>Kriya</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Frontal</strong> <strong>Bra<strong>in</strong></strong><br />

1) <strong>Sit</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Easy</strong> <strong>Pose</strong>. <strong>Place</strong> <strong>the</strong> hands<br />

on <strong>the</strong> knees. Arch <strong>the</strong> sp<strong>in</strong>e <strong>for</strong>ward<br />

and push <strong>the</strong> lower jaw out, push<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> teeth out as <strong>the</strong> head goes up.<br />

<strong>The</strong>n arch <strong>the</strong> sp<strong>in</strong>e back and open<br />

<strong>the</strong> mouth. Flex your entire sp<strong>in</strong>e<br />

and brea<strong>the</strong> powerfully through <strong>the</strong><br />

mouth. Cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>for</strong> 3-4 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />

This exercise works on <strong>the</strong> frontal<br />

bra<strong>in</strong>.<br />

2) <strong>Sit</strong> <strong>in</strong> Crow <strong>Pose</strong>, a squatt<strong>in</strong>g<br />

position with <strong>the</strong> feet flat on <strong>the</strong><br />

floor, knees apart. <strong>Place</strong> <strong>the</strong> hands<br />

on <strong>the</strong> waist. Stand up while<br />

<strong>in</strong>hal<strong>in</strong>g through <strong>the</strong> mouth, push<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> lower jaw <strong>for</strong>ward, push<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

teeth out. <strong>The</strong>n exhale through <strong>the</strong><br />

open mouth as you lower yourself<br />

back down <strong>in</strong>to Crow <strong>Pose</strong>.<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>for</strong> 2-3 m<strong>in</strong>utes. This<br />

exercise works on <strong>the</strong> meridian<br />

po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> thigh, which are<br />

connected with sexual energy and<br />

compassion. <strong>The</strong> thigh bone controls<br />

<strong>the</strong> balance of potassium and<br />

calcium, and <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>flow and outflow<br />

of energy.<br />

3) <strong>Sit</strong> down <strong>in</strong> <strong>Easy</strong> <strong>Pose</strong> with <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>for</strong>earms bent up at <strong>the</strong> sides, hands<br />

at face level. <strong>The</strong> palms face out,<br />

away from each o<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

(a) Br<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> right <strong>for</strong>earm out,<br />

straighten<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> arm so that it is<br />

parallel to <strong>the</strong> ground, palm down.<br />

<strong>The</strong>n return to <strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al position<br />

and repeat with <strong>the</strong> left arm.<br />

(b) Cont<strong>in</strong>ue alternat<strong>in</strong>g arms fast<br />

and hard <strong>for</strong> 6 m<strong>in</strong>utes. This<br />

exercise pressurizes <strong>the</strong> frontal bra<strong>in</strong><br />

at <strong>the</strong> Third Eye Po<strong>in</strong>t.


<strong>Kriya</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Frontal</strong> <strong>Bra<strong>in</strong></strong><br />

4) (a) Rema<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Easy</strong> <strong>Pose</strong>, with<br />

hands above <strong>the</strong> shoulders <strong>in</strong> fists,<br />

thumbs locked <strong>in</strong>side press<strong>in</strong>g on<br />

<strong>the</strong> mound of <strong>the</strong> little f<strong>in</strong>ger. This is<br />

<strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al position. <strong>The</strong><br />

movements are <strong>in</strong> a 4-count rhythm<br />

as follows:<br />

(b) Br<strong>in</strong>g right arm out and up 60°.<br />

Return to orig<strong>in</strong>al position.<br />

(c) Br<strong>in</strong>g left arm out and up 60°.<br />

Return to orig<strong>in</strong>al position.<br />

(d) Br<strong>in</strong>g both arms straight up over<br />

head, parallel to each o<strong>the</strong>r. Return<br />

<strong>the</strong>m to orig<strong>in</strong>al position. Cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />

this rhythm mov<strong>in</strong>g fast and<br />

powerfully <strong>for</strong> 6-7 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />

5) Still <strong>in</strong> <strong>Easy</strong> <strong>Pose</strong>, stretch your<br />

arms straight out <strong>in</strong> front of you,<br />

parallel to <strong>the</strong> ground with <strong>the</strong> palms<br />

fac<strong>in</strong>g up. Bend <strong>the</strong> middle (Saturn)<br />

f<strong>in</strong>gers <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> palms and lock your<br />

thumbs over <strong>the</strong>m <strong>The</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r f<strong>in</strong>gers<br />

are straight. Mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> arms<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r, pump <strong>the</strong>m up and down,<br />

mov<strong>in</strong>g about 12 <strong>in</strong>ches above and<br />

12 <strong>in</strong>ches below <strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />

position. <strong>The</strong> breath will come<br />

naturally <strong>in</strong> rhythm with <strong>the</strong> motion.<br />

Keep <strong>the</strong> elbows straight and move<br />

fast and powerfully <strong>for</strong> 3 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />

This exercise works on break<strong>in</strong>g up<br />

deposits <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> neck that block<br />

circulation to <strong>the</strong> bra<strong>in</strong>. It also works<br />

on patience, <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> Saturn<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ger.


<strong>Kriya</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Frontal</strong> <strong>Bra<strong>in</strong></strong><br />

6) Come <strong>in</strong>to Frog <strong>Pose</strong>, squatt<strong>in</strong>g<br />

down so <strong>the</strong> buttocks are rest<strong>in</strong>g on<br />

<strong>the</strong> heels, which are off <strong>the</strong> ground<br />

and touch<strong>in</strong>g each o<strong>the</strong>r. <strong>The</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ger<br />

tips are on <strong>the</strong> ground between <strong>the</strong><br />

knees, and <strong>the</strong> head is up. Inhale and<br />

raise <strong>the</strong> buttocks high, keep<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

f<strong>in</strong>gertips on <strong>the</strong> ground and <strong>the</strong><br />

heels up. Exhale and come down to<br />

<strong>the</strong> start<strong>in</strong>g position, lett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

buttocks strike <strong>the</strong> heels. Brea<strong>the</strong><br />

deeply and powerfully as you move,<br />

and cont<strong>in</strong>ue until you have done 54<br />

cycles, approximately 2-3 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />

7) Come <strong>in</strong>to Rock <strong>Pose</strong>, sitt<strong>in</strong>g on<br />

<strong>the</strong> heels with <strong>the</strong> tops of <strong>the</strong> feet on<br />

<strong>the</strong> ground. In this position, repeat<br />

<strong>the</strong> arm movements of exercise 4.<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>for</strong> 2 m<strong>in</strong>utes. This<br />

exercise works on <strong>the</strong> digestion and<br />

<strong>the</strong> removal of deposits and tox<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> breast area.<br />

8) Stand up, close your eyes and<br />

dance, mov<strong>in</strong>g every muscle of <strong>the</strong><br />

entire body without mov<strong>in</strong>g far from<br />

your orig<strong>in</strong>al spot. Flow with <strong>the</strong><br />

rhythm, mirror<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> notes and<br />

words with body language. <strong>The</strong><br />

music used <strong>in</strong> class was Don<br />

Cooper’s Twelve Months. Cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />

25 m<strong>in</strong>utes. This is called natural<br />

danc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>st<strong>in</strong>ct. It gives <strong>the</strong> body a<br />

chance to release deposited tox<strong>in</strong>s.<br />

Effective communication uses body<br />

language to express and project <strong>the</strong><br />

words we speak. Those who do not<br />

express <strong>the</strong>ir psyche through <strong>the</strong><br />

vibration of <strong>the</strong> body will fail <strong>in</strong><br />

communication and action.<br />

Yogi Bhajan • Summer 1983<br />

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