SURYA KRIYA YOGA
SURYA KRIYA YOGA – I
By SWAMI YOG SUBODH (Yogacharya Dr. Subodh Simkhada) – International Yoga Guru
Yoga is getting popularity all over the world. But still there is no reachable of right message of Yoga among the people. People understand about yoga as the physical training or the fitness programs. They do still not understand its value and goal of this glorious science. The ultimate goal is even infinite but the direction is towards Samadhi, Moksha, Nirvaana or something like this. So for this righteous way of life, there are different means or paths or kriyas for union of life. Himalayan Yoga Academy gives the real concept of Yoga in integrated and philosophical footing.
Surya kriya is one of the yogic practices practiced since thousands of years purposed to activate the solar power or the fire energy in the body for the balance 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 physical body and mind and balance 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 course as well.
Veda says Surya is the soul of whole existence. The earth rounds the sun. It purifies the water and makes the food for all beings. In ancient time, there were two types of saadhanaa e.g. Surya Kriya and Yajna. Sun is the food of Future. 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 could get varieties of courses of Yoga on same venue at Himalayan Yoga Academy.
Surya kriya Yoga works for multi-dimensions of life such as:
- 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 (Pounching –lion) Mudra , Kamala (Lotus) Mudra , Aalingana (Embrancing) 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 wanna practice surya kriya in Nepal, then contact Himalayan Yoga Academy in Nepal.Here we conduct several trainings like 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and 300 hr 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”
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra : Shiva’s Powerful 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 bondage of death so effortlessly as a ripe cucumber falls out of its creeper automatically. And may, He bliss me with immortality.
Brief Explanation:
Om, the mystic sound, the primodial sound is the fountain head of all Vedic Chantings. It is made of three letters A, U and M, each pronounced separately and together. But what is beyond the utterance of the cluminationg “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 carnes 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.This is represented symbolically.
Brahma(Creator) Vishnu(Preserver) Mahesh(Destroyer)
Andre Can Lysebeth, a leaeding European teacher of Hatha Yoga, says that the sounding of Om and other mantric vocables gives a vibo-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 say : “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, the third eye located between the eyebrows. This represents the eye of Wisdom’, knowledge, destruction of worldy 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 sacrifice offer, this is a process of communication with the Divine by methods of submission. Surrender established during the Yagya physically performef and the mantra yagya that wull take place as a results of unabated flow of love towards god.
Sugandhim
Literally means fragrance, gandha is smell, odour, suganda means good-smell, fragnance. The whole universe which is the body of Shiva is full of Divine Fragnance.
Pushtivardhanam
One who nourished 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 bounded soul from the very bondage of birth and death.The individual sould bound by the power of maya is compare to the pumpkin attached to the creeper. “Urvarukam” means pumpkin which when ripens is separeated 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 Vedic mantra which has healing powers.
This Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is specially meant to ward off calamities, accidents, adversities and illiness etc.It is called Faith Healing and Prayer Healing.
When this Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is chanted with faith, pranic flows start. Mental Waves build up a pattern and enhances physical well being, long life and wards off accidents. In the healthy state of body, mind, you wil be found of beauty, inspiration and energy. You will succeed in every field of your life. You will have 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.
Mindfullness 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. Why Mindfullness Retreat is in Nepal ?
Mindfulness is the non-judgemental focus on our present emotions, thoughts and sensations but keeps in being 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 engage with the present, being in present but to prevent stressing over the past or worrying about the future.
In our modern lives the readily available distractions of the digital age mean that many of us supress our emotions and thoughts. When we are forced to face the inner-working of our own minds, many of us lack the clarity and ability to control our thoughts productively. Jumping from thought to thought and raising our stress levels as we re-live the past or panic about the future, we’re 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 Mindfullness retreat in Nepal ?
The most common feedback we’ve had from previous attendees are that the main benefits are the following:
- You will lerarn here ‘No mind theory, art of freeing of mind, how to increase focus power, laughing therapy, art of living that keeps us mindfulness.
- You will learn those 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 will learn here how to meditate and integrate mindfulness into your life so you have access to that calm centre as you go about daily life.
- 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 Mindfullness retreat in Nepal ?
Nepal is very unique and pinnacle country for known as:
* a country of Shiva Civilization, Shiva is known as by the name of Aadiguru, Aadiyogi, Aadinaatha, Yogeshwora in Himavat Kshetra (Himalayan region);
*a country of Parvati (Wife and first Disciple of Shiva) known as Shakti (energy, will and action),
*a country of 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),
*a country of Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages), a country of sages and seers;
* a country of Maharshi Kapil in Kapildhaama;
*a country of Buddha in Lumbini,
*a country of King Janaka (Father of Goddess Sita and Yogi King as Yoga Saadhaka and convener of First ancient Yoga workshop) in Janakapur,
*a country of Veda-vyasa In Tanahu;
*Here is very positive and fully natural life pattern, and Tapobhoomi- a lnad of Meditation or determined karma.
Setu-bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
LEVEL : Beginner
Anatomy : Digestive System, Shoulders, Spine, Thyroid
Pose Type : Backbend, Heart Opener
Sanskrit
Setu-bandhasana
(set-uu bahn-dah-S-anna)
setu bandha = the construction of a bridge
It is also called Setu Bandha Sarvangasana.
The Setu Bandha Sarvangasana massages the spine, stretches the chest, neck & hips. It also calms the brain, helps to open the sinuses, reduces headache 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 Setu Bandhasana Sarvangasana ( Bridge Pose ) :
- 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 slow 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 few minutes with breathing, then release hands, and exhale to lower.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Pregnancy
- Neck injury
- Hernia
- Peptic or duodenal ulcers
WHAT IS REIKI? History of Reiki
By Swami Yog Subodh ( Dr Subodh Simkhada)
WHAT IS REIKI? WHAT TO UNDERSTAND IN HISTORICAL PROSPECTIVES? Part-III
In this world, when this beautiful universe with full of cosmic energy appeared and it exists by the universal energy known as Cosmic intelligence. Every universal body is connected and bounded by universal force called gravitation force. Each creature and each element are influenced by this cosmic intelligence. They are also existed and guided by this cosmic intelligence. Further about History of Reiki
Whole existence behind the energy is working, and also for higher consciousness of human being is also achieved by the power. Knowingly, unknowingly, visibly or invisibly the universal energy is keeping our existence. The energy works for survive, balance life, and also spiritual life with higher consciousness. In Divine civilization, god, goddess, holy persons, sages and seers achieved and realized the cosmic power and they were become intellect and holiest, and some of them are enlightened. They used to apply this energy for the best wishes, empowerments, encouragement, motivation, True nature, lightness, sympathy, and also for blessings.More about History of Reiki
Same cosmic energy coming on 26th hundreds ago, when Siddhartha Gautam enlightened and was so called Buddha. Then he begun to educate and motivate for the exploration of peace, love and true knowledge through philosophical guidance and at same time informally he used this cosmic power as spiritual energy for healing purposes but he did not formally and systematically use, develop and follow up this healing system. It was not used to for public.
In 19th century, around hundred years ago, Mikao Usui, is a Japanese, studied and practiced this eastern and Buddhist wisdom and philosophy long time coming 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 in one of the Japanese hill and continued practice in fasting. On 21st day of his practice, he realized and achieved different and unique energy entering in his body with lights, rays, symbols from universe. Then he stopped his practice and got back to home.
After this experience and realization, something happened in his life, when he touch to somebody, they felt healing and got recovery in miracle way from some illness. Then he developed the system of healing with energy. Finally he gave this healing system name Reiki from Japanese word. In Japanese Language Reiki means “Universal Power Energy”.‘Rei ‘stands for Universal power and ‘Ki’ stand for Energy or cosmic intelligence.
Benefits of Cat Cow Pose (Bitilasana Marjaryasana)
Level : Begineer
Position : Prone
Type : Stretch, Forward-Bend, Back-Bend
Elements : Fire, water , & earth
Cat Cow pose is considered the beginners yoga pose. This name, Marjary and Bitila comes from Sanskrit script, where ‘marjari’ meaning ‘cat’ and ‘bitila’ meaning ‘cow’ is defined. 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.This pose stretch 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 each and every vertebra, regenerating the bone marrow and strengthen the back muscles and improves the flexibility of the spine.
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 take guidance