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    Is Kriya Yoga Dangerous?: Autobiography of A Yogi

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    The document discusses Kriya Yoga, an ancient meditation technique that works directly with spiritual energy in the spine. It is considered very effective but can only be learned through initiation by a Kriya Yoga master, as the full technique is not written in books. The Kriya technique involves meditation, mantra, breathing exercises, yoga postures, and directly channeling subtle energy. It is a powerful practice but requires proper instruction to avoid risk. The document also outlines six cleansing techniques called Shat Kriyas that are part of the Kriya Yoga tradition.

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    The document discusses Kriya Yoga, an ancient meditation technique that works directly with spiritual energy in the spine. It is considered very effective but can only be learned through initiation by a Kriya Yoga master, as the full technique is not written in books. The Kriya technique involves meditation, mantra, breathing exercises, yoga postures, and directly channeling subtle energy. It is a powerful practice but requires proper instruction to avoid risk. The document also outlines six cleansing techniques called Shat Kriyas that are part of the Kriya Yoga tradition.

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    The document discusses Kriya Yoga, an ancient meditation technique that works directly with spiritual energy in the spine. It is considered very effective but can only be learned through initiation by a Kriya Yoga master, as the full technique is not written in books. The Kriya technique involves meditation, mantra, breathing exercises, yoga postures, and directly channeling subtle energy. It is a powerful practice but requires proper instruction to avoid risk. The document also outlines six cleansing techniques called Shat Kriyas that are part of the Kriya Yoga tradition.

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    Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique that works directly with subtle energy in the spine. It helps control the life force and is considered very effective for spiritual growth. However, the full technique must be learned from a Kriya Yoga master.

    A Kriya practice often includes Kriya yoga meditation mantras, pranayama breathing exercises, asana (yoga postures), mudras and knowledge of energy locks or bandhas.

    The 6 Shat Kriyas are: Kapalabhati, Trataka, Neti, Dhouti, Nauli and Vasti. They aim to cleanse and purify the frontal brain, visual system, nostrils, intestines, internal organs and rectum respectively.

    ANCIENT YOGA-KRIYA YOGA

    Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique that is also part of a comprehensive


    spiritual path. It is an effective technique that works directly with the source of
    growth — the spiritual energy deep in our spines.

    All yoga techniques work with this energy, usually indirectly. Yoga postures, for
    example, can help open up the spinal channels, and balance the energy in the
    spine. Yoga breathing exercises or pranayama, can help awaken that energy.

    The Kriya technique is much more direct. It helps the practitioner to control the life
    force by mentally drawing it up and down the spine, with awareness and will.
    According to Yogananda, one Kriya, which takes about a half-minute, is equivalent
    to one year of natural spiritual growth.

    The technique itself is taught through initiation. As Yogananda said in


    his Autobiography of a Yogi, “Because of certain ancient yogic injunctions, I cannot
    give a full explanation of Kriya Yoga in the pages of a book intended for the
    general public. The actual technique must be learned from a Kriyaban or Kriya
    Yogi; here a broad reference must suffice.”

    In his book, Yogananda says that kriya yoga is the most effective practice in yoga for
    personal evolution by increasing access to subtle energy and channeling it in more direct
    ways. However, it was only intended to be taught on an individual basis to students who had
    received a proper kriya yoga initiation by an established guru (or, basically, a kriya yoga
    master).
    For this reason, you are not likely to find many books with kriya yoga teachings, but as
    interest in kriya yoga continues to grow, there are more and more resources and teachers
    available online to learn with.
    The kriya technique often includes a combination of
     kriya yoga meditation
     mantra (such as Om Namo Guru Dev Namo)
     pranayama breathing exercises
     asana (yoga posture)

    Is Kriya Yoga Dangerous?
     Any practice can be dangerous without proper knowledge and preparation. Many
    kriyas include mudras (hand gestures or configurations of the body) and may require
    knowledge of the bandhas (energy locks). Many kriyas are built upon more
    advanced practices, so learning the proper techniques often requires personal
    instruction.
     Furthermore, kriya yoga is a powerful practice that allows practitioners to work with
    energy directly. Some kriyas require great preparation before practicing as well as
    grounding and integration after. This is why it is so important to find an experienced
    kriya yoga master or guru to guide you if you are new to this ancient yogic practice.

    What Are the 6 Kriyas?


    The 6 kriyas are cleansing techniques called Shat Kriyas. The practice of Shat Kriyas
    cleanses the internal organs allowing balanced pranic flow (life force energy) between Ida
    and Pingala nadis (major energy centers). This balance allows you to attain physical and
    mental purification and balance both within your kriya practice and into your life.

    The 6 Shat Kriyas are:


    1. Kapalabhati: “Kapala” is sanskrit for “skull” and “bhati” is sanskrit for “shine”, hence
    Kapalabhati is the skull shining breath. This pranayama or breathing technique
    purifies the frontal region of the brain and cleanses the respiratory system and nasal
    passage.
    2. Trataka: Trataka the exercise of fixing the gaze steadily on an object without
    blinking. The practice of Trataka activates the tear glands, purifying the visual
    system. It is said to improve eyesight as well as promote enhanced concentration.
    3. Neti: Neti is a technique to purify the nostrils. There are four types of neti purification
    where different mediums (water, milk, ghee or a waxed thread) are used to cleanse
    and clear the nasal passage. Cleansing the nostrils helps to prevent irregular
    breathing and other nasal ailments.
    4. Dhouti: Dhouti kiryas are meant for cleansing the intestine. There are three types of
    Dhouti kriyas, all which are helpful to relieve gastric issues, acidity and asthma.
    5. Nauli: Naul kriya purifies and strengthens all the vital internal organs. Agnisara kriya
    and Uddiyana bandha are preparatory practices for the three Nauli kriyas. These
    kriyas help to relieve constipation and activate the function of the liver, spleen and
    other organs.
    6. Vasti: Vasti kriya is the practice of cleansing the rectum and is essentially a yogci
    enema to clean the colon.
    Many of these cleansing techniques are very powerful and should be practiced under the
    instruction of an experienced teacher.

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