The Ajna Stimulation Kriya works to gently stimulate and balance the glandular system, especially the pituitary gland, which is associated with the Sixth Chakra. Beginning students may practice this kriya as a glandular tune-up once or twice a week, but not more frequently.
Remember to tune in with the Adi Mantra (“Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo”) before all Kundalini Yoga practice, and end with the “Long Time Sun Shine” song.
Before you begin your practice, tune-in by chanting the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
How to chant the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
Sit in Easy Pose with your spine straight. Press your palms together in Prayer Pose at the center of the chest, sides of the thumbs pressed against the sternum. With your eyes closed, focus your concentration at the Third Eye Point located between the eyebrows at the root of the nose, about a half inch under the skin. Inhale deeply and as you exhale chant Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo, on one breath. The sound Dev is chanted a minor third higher than the other sounds. If you cannot chant it all on one breath, take a short breath after Ong Namo. Repeat the mantra three times. The meaning of Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo is: I call on the creative infinite consciousness of the universe. I call on the divine wisdom within me.
Standing - Head Back
This exercise sets the magnetic field, alerts the body, and opens the circulation to the head.
Posture: Stand up straight. With the arms at your sides, lock the thumbs into tightly squeezed fists. Gently and carefully let the head fall back and stare at a point above you.
Breath: Inhale and begin Breath of Fire.
Time
Continue for 2 – 3 minutes. To end, inhale deeply as you slowly bring the head upright and apply Neck Lock. Suspend the breath briefly with the head straight, then exhale and relax.
Triangle Pose
This exercise aids in digestion and works to strengthen the nervous system.
Posture: Using the palms of the hands and the soles of your feet, lift the buttocks to form a triangle. The body should form a straight line from the heels to the buttocks and from the buttocks to the wrists. The head should be in line with the spine and the arms and legs should be about 2 feet apart.
Breath: Remain in this position with long, deep breathing.
Time
Continue for 2 – 3 minutes. To end, inhale, exhale and apply mool bandh. Suspend the breath briefly. Inhale and relax.
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