SURYA KRIYA YOGA
Yoga is becoming popular all over the world. But still, there is no reach of the right message of Yoga among the people. People understand yoga as a physical training or fitness program. They still do not understand its value and the goal of this glorious science. The ultimate goal is even infinite, but the direction is towards Samadhi, Moksha, Nirvana, or something like this. So, for this righteous way of life, there are different means or paths or kriyas for the union of life. Himalayan Yoga Academy gives the real concept of Yoga on an integrated and philosophical footing.
Surya kriya is one of the yogic practices practiced for thousands of years, purposed to activate the solar power or the fire energy in the body for a balanced and blissful life. Surya means ‘Sun’ and kriya means ‘Act’. So Surya Kriya means the process of inner energy activation. This kriya generates inner energy, activates the physical body and mind, and balances the life. This process opens the Manipur Chakra and increases the solar energy in the body. Himalayan Yoga Academy provides these types of Yoga kriya training courses as well.
Veda says Surya is the soul of the whole existence. The Earth orbits the Sun. It purifies the water and makes the food for all beings. In ancient times, there were two types of saadhanaa, e.g., Surya Kriya and Yajna. The sun is the food for the Future. The sun is the medicine of the future. Surya kriya balances the lunar and solar energy throughout the Ida and Pingala energy channels and brings the stability of the body, stillness of mind, and equanimity of consciousness. Our guests, students, and yoga lovers will be luckier because they can get a variety of courses of Yoga on the same venue at the Himalayan Yoga Academy.
Surya Kriya Yoga Benefits
- Builds physical strength
- Mental alertness and clarity
- Increases the vitality
- Remedies weal constitutions
- Balances the body chemicals and hormones
- Qualifies for advanced level of Meditation
- Updates Spiritual exploration
Process of Surya Kriya Yoga
- Prepare any meditated posture and Chant Surya Mantra: “AUM SURYA DEVAYA NAMAH”
- Meditate on solar energy with Naman (Obeisance) Mudra, Aawaana (Calling) Mudra, Simhakraanta (Pouncing –lion) Mudra, Kamala (Lotus) Mudra, Aalingana (Embracing) Mudra, Arghya (offering) Mudra, respectively,1 minute on each.
- Practice Surya Namaskara – 6 rounds or 12 rounds as need and time.
OR, practice only 2 and 3 steps – 3 times at least and do Bhastrika Pranayama with making hand fist up-down on Pooraka and Rechaka; Vaksha-shakti-sanchalana kriya; Prishthaasana (Back bend with Hand on Low back) with Pooraka and Rechaka - Rub the palms and do the massage on the eyes, face, and whole body
- Surya Bheda Pranayama – 7 times
- Practice Shaambhavi Mudra with Surya Mudra, facing to sun rays
- Chant Surya Shakti Beej Mantra with Naman Mudra
If you want to practice Surya Kriya in Nepal, then contact the Himalayan Yoga Academy in Nepal. Here we conduct several trainings, like the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and the 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training. We also conduct retreats and different Reiki and singing bowl trainings in Nepal.
“ AUM Hraam, Hreem, Hroom Sah Sooryaaya Namah” 21 or 51 times.
“Hari Om Tat Sat”
By SWAMI YOG SUBODH (Yogacharya Dr. Subodh Simkhada) – International Yoga Guru
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
In English : Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushthivardhanam
Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaan Mrityormuksheeya Maamritaat
In Sanskrit : Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
ॐ त्र्य॑म्बकं यजामहे सु॒गन्धिं॑ पुष्टि॒वर्ध॑नम् ।
उ॒र्वा॒रु॒कमि॑व॒ बन्ध॑नान् मृ॒त्योर्मुक्षीय॒ मा ऽमृता॑त्
Meaning
Om, we offer our salutations to the three-eyed Lord (Shiva) for increasing the vitality and fragrance in us; to release us from the bondage of death so effortlessly as a ripe cucumber falls out of its creeper automatically. And may He bless me with immortality.
Brief Explanation
Om, the mystic sound, the primordial sound, is the fountainhead of all Vedic Chanting. It is made of letters A, U, and M, each pronounced separately and together. But what is beyond the utterance of the culminating “M” is the vibration that continues, the transcending word, the “ANAHATSHABDA”, the unstruck sound Anahat is beyond and before manifestation, the sound, Anahat is beyond and before manifestation, the sound that carves the soul to immortality on its stream. Shabdad generally means sound made by other forces, while Nada (NAD) is the primordial vibration, which creates, sustains, and dissolves all manifestations. It’s symbolic representation is as follows:
Brahma(Creator) Vishnu(Preserver) Mahesh(Destroyer)
Andre Can Lysebeth, a leading European teacher of Hatha Yoga, says that the sounding of Om and other mantric vocables gives a vibro-massage to various glands and vital organs in the thoracic cavity and the abdomen, stimulates deeper breathing, and tones the nervous system. But it is the influence on consciousness that concerns us in the yoga of meditation. Mundaka Upnishad says: “Om is the bow, the individual self is the arrow, the spirit is the target. One should then become one with it like the arrow that has penetrated the target.”
Trayambakam
Shiva, who is worshipped as the three-eyed god, has the third eye located between the eyebrows. This represents the eye of Wisdom, knowledge, destruction of worldly attachments, eg, Burning of ‘KAMA DEVA’ the god of beauty and love, by Shiva. The eye is OMNISCIENCE, conveying that all is perceived at all times, everywhere. It also represents the Agya Chakra of the Sadhaka to concentrate upon during meditation.
Yajamahe
Yagya means a sacrifice offered, this is a process of communication with the Divine by methods of submission. Surrender was established during the Yagya, physically performed, and the mantra yagya that will take place as a result of an unabated flow of love towards god.
Sugandhim
Literally means fragrance, gandha is smell, odour, suganda means good-smell, fragrance. The whole universe, which is the body of Shiva, is full of Divine Fragrance.
Pushtivardhanam
One who nourishes the infinite life, sustaining energy of the universe. The self-existing principle of life. The power behind all that is.
Urvarukamiz Bandhanaa
An appeal to Tryambaka (Shiva) to release the bound soul from the very bondage of birth and death. The individual bound by the power of maya is compared to the pumpkin attached to the creeper. “Urvarukam” means pumpkin, which, when ripe, is separated from the creeper; in other words, the creeper discards it. The soul ripened by his grace, freed from all the enmeshments of life, releases itself from the creeper of life.
Mrityu
Mrityu means its manifestations are seen and unseen. They are kshan mrityu, Prana Mrityu, Deha mrityu and maha mrityu. Death in many forms beyond our general awareness.
Importance of Mahamantra
This Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is considered very powerful. When all medicines and treatments have failed, one should merely surrender to god and repeat this Divine name with devotion. Divine grace can work wonders. This is a Vedic mantra that has healing powers.
This Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is specially meant to ward off calamities, accidents, adversities, and illnesses, etc. It is called Faith Healing and Prayer Healing.
When you chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra with faith, your pranic flows begin to move. Your mental waves form a powerful pattern that boosts your physical well-being, extends your lifespan, and protects you from accidents. With a healthy body and a focused mind, you radiate beauty, draw inspiration, and feel energized. You succeed in every area of your life and develop a powerful, magnetic personality.
How to practice
Chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra loudly with proper intonation. Producing resonance while chanting, following carefully the vibrations spreading throughout the body. Repeat 3 times loudly. Carefully record the effect in the mind. Repeat 3 times loudly and mentally and produce some pattern of resonance effect through out the body silently chanting shanty 3 times.
Mindfulness Retreat in Nepal
The heart or core message of Yoga science is ‘SMS”. One of the components is ‘M’ stands for mindfulness. Whatever we do, we should be mindful for achievement or perfection. Where is the body, there is mind, then it makes the sense. Mindful work can rise and transform us. So, learn why Mindfulness Retreat in Nepal ?
Mindfulness is the non-judgmental focus on our present emotions, thoughts, and sensations, but keeps us in the present moment. It is the ability to dictate which thoughts we listen to and which to dismiss as useless and irrational. It’s the power to fully engage with the present moment—being here and now—while letting go of stress about the past and worries about the future.
In our modern lives, digital distractions lead many of us to suppress our emotions and thoughts. When we finally face our inner world, we often lack the clarity and focus to manage our thoughts productively. We jump from one thought to another, reliving the past or panicking about the future, raising our stress levels. We stay in the moment, but not the right one.
It’s this lack of control that can send us into stress overload, resulting in panic attacks and causing depression. Teaching the skills needed to live in the present, a mindfulness retreat works to harness control over our thoughts and emotions.
Why People Should do a Mindfulness retreat in Nepal?
Previous attendees often tell us they gained the most benefit in the following ways:
- The learning of ‘No mind theory, art of freeing of mind, how to increase focus power, laughing therapy, art of living that keeps us mindfulness.
- The key skills to ‘tame’ the mind so that you can live with less stress, overcome negative thinking and limiting beliefs that can hold you back
- You’ll learn to meditate and bring mindfulness into daily life, staying connected to your calm center.
- Take time out in nature to rest, eat healthy food and leave feeling like your batteries have been recharged.
- Identify what your ‘true north’ is by uncovering your values and how to live a truly ‘meaningful life’.
- Notice less reactivity, better mood, and improved relationships after going home.
- Therapy, Healing and meditation all levels of teaching and practice for fullfilment of entire need.
Reasons Why Mindfulness retreat in Nepal?
Nepal is a very unique and pinnacle nation and known as a county of:
Shiva Civilization, Shiva is known by the names of Aadiguru, Aadiyogi, Aadinaatha, Yogeshwora in Himavat Kshetra (Himalayan region),
Parvati (Wife and first Disciple of Shiva) known as Shakti (energy, will and action),
Pashupat as Yogashaalaaa (first School of Pashupat or Shiva Yoga) is known as Chaturtha Yoga, i.e., Hatha Yoga (Physical Balance), Mantra Yoga (Sound Energy), Laya Yoga (Rhythm), and Raja Yoga (Eternal),
Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages), a country of sages and seers,
Maharshi Kapil in Kapildhaama,
Buddha in Lumbini,
King Janaka (Father of Goddess Sita and Yogi King as Yoga Saadhaka and convener of First ancient Yoga workshop) in Janakapur,
Veda-vyasa In Tanahu,
Here is a very positive and fully natural life pattern, and Tapobhoomi- a land of Meditation or determined karma.
Bridge Pose
LEVEL: Beginner
Anatomy: Digestive System, Shoulders, Spine, Thyroid
Pose Type: Backbend, Heart Opener
In Sanskrit, the bridge pose is called Setu-bandhasana (set-uu bahn-dah-S-anna). It is also called Setu Bandha Sarvangasana.
Setu bandha = the construction of a bridge
The Setu Bandha Sarvangasana massages the spine, stretches the chest, neck & hips. It also calms the brain, helps to open the sinuses, reduces headaches, and opens up your shoulders. This is a great pose for women who experience menopausal symptoms.
Benefits of Setubandhasana / Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
- Stimulates the thyroid
- Improves posture and open rounded shoulders
- Stretches the abdominal organs and improves digestion
- Tones the female reproductive organs
- Relieves anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia
- Reduces anxiety and insomnia
- Lowers stress
- Alleviates mild depression
Steps for Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana Sarvangasana)
- First of All, Lie down on your back with your arms next to your body, palms facing down. Bend your knees and place your feet near your sitting bones, hip-distance wide.
- Then, slowly inhale and lift your hips high. Check if your knees are aligned over your ankles.
- Interlace your fingers on the floor and tuck your shoulders underneath you. Draw your hands toward your feet.
- Stay in the pose for a few minutes with breathing, then release hands, and exhale to lower.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Pregnancy
- Neck injury
- Hernia
- Peptic or duodenal ulcers
History of Reiki
What is the History of Reiki? In this world, cosmic energy appeared and filled the beautiful universe, which exists through the power of universal energy known as cosmic intelligence. A universal force called the gravitational force connects and binds every celestial body. This cosmic intelligence influences every creature and every element. It guides them and allows them to exist within its flow.
The whole existence behind the energy works, and it also helps human beings achieve higher consciousness through its power. Knowingly or unknowingly, visibly or invisibly, universal energy sustains our existence. This energy supports survival, balances life, and also nurtures spiritual growth and higher consciousness. In Divine civilization, gods, goddesses, holy persons, sages, and seers realized and achieved the cosmic power. They became intellectuals and holy individuals, and some reached enlightenment. They applied this energy for best wishes, empowerment, encouragement, motivation, True nature, lightness, sympathy, and blessings.
The same cosmic energy arrived on the 26th, hundreds of years ago, when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the so-called Buddha. He began to educate and inspire people to explore peace, love, and true knowledge through philosophical guidance. At the same time, he informally used this cosmic power as spiritual energy for healing. However, he did not formally or systematically use, develop, or follow up with this healing system. He did not make it available to the public.
In the 19th century, around hundred years ago, Mikao Usui, a Japanese, studied and practiced this eastern and Buddhist wisdom and philosophy long time in Tibet and other south Asian zones. He got back to Japan with lots of spiritual experiences and knowledge, and then he started the determined meditation practice, going up one of the Japanese hills, and continued practicing in fasting. On the 21st day of his practice, he realized and achieved different and unique energy entering his body with lights, rays, and symbols from the universe. Then he stopped his practice and went back home.
After this experience and realization, something changed in his life. When he touched someone, they felt healing and miraculously recovered from certain illnesses. He then developed a system of healing with energy. Eventually, he named this healing system Reiki, using a Japanese word. In the Japanese language, Reiki means “Universal Power Energy.” Rei stands for universal power, and Ki stands for energy or cosmic intelligence.
By Swami Yog Subodh (Dr Subodh Simkhada)
Benefits of Cat Cow Pose
Cat Cow pose is considered a beginner’s yoga pose. This name, Marjari and Bitila, comes from the Sanskrit script, where ‘marjari’ means ‘cat’ and ‘bitila’ means ‘cow’. The pose Marjaryasana- Bitilasana is a combination of two poses practiced together to gently warm up the spine and the abdomen for more challenging postures, or is sometimes also practiced as a simple restorative pose. There are several benefits of cat cow pose. This pose stretches the lower spine, hips, back, and core muscles. This helps to open the chest and lungs, allowing for easier breathing. During this pose, moving the spine this way creates space in between every vertebra, regenerating the bone marrow and strengthening the back muscles, and improving the flexibility of the spine.
Level: Beginner
Position: Prone
Type: Stretch, Forward-Bend, Back-Bend
Elements: Fire, water, & earth
How To Do Cat Cow Pose
First of all, Come onto your hands and knees. Check if your knees are under your hips and your wrists under your shoulders. Then, begin in a neutral spine position, with your back flat and your abs engaged.
As you inhale, let your belly soften, arch your back, and lift your head and tailbone. This part of the stretch is called Cow. With an exhale, round your spine up to the ceiling, pulling your abs toward your spine, and simultaneously tuck your tailbone and chin in. This part is known as Cat.
Breathing deeply, continue flowing back and forth from Cat to Cow. Repeat for a minute or so. This is very good fundamental practice before trekking.
Benefits of Cat Cow Pose
- Improves posture and balance
- Strengthens and stretches the spine and neck
- Stretches the hips, abdomen and back
- Increases coordination
- Massages and stimulates organs in the belly, like the kidneys and adrenal glands
- Creates emotional balance
- Relieves stress and calms the mind
Cat Cow Pose yoga sequences
- Yin Yoga
- Postnatal yoga sequences
- Kids yoga sequences
- Core yoga sequences
- Hip opening yoga sequences
Cat Cow Pose Contraindications
- People with shoulder injuries
- People with Weak or injured knees
- Pregnant women should seek guidance