There are some kriyas that cannot be practiced alone. This is one of them. It is meant to be done in a group.
Sit yourselves in a circle before you begin. You will spend good time in meditation, so prepare your comfortable seat. This is a dynamic but accessible set meant to balance the mind in group energy.
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.
Prayer Pose at Brow Point
Posture: Sit in Easy Pose. Sit very calm and quiet.
Mudra: Bring the hands to the Brow Point in Prayer Pose with the thumbs locked. Keep the hands above the eyebrows.
Movement & Music: Begin moving in counterclockwise circles from the pelvis all the way up the spine including the hands. Hallelujah by Matamandir Singh was played in class. Continue for 12 minutes.
Then start singing with the chant and continue for 8 more minutes.
“You close your eyes and worship God. It is called Arta. It’s actually a self-worship if you really want to understand. It is called Jan Puja—self-worship. Loosen your pelvic bone. Move your own universe. Get into a state of ecstasy.” ~ Yogi Bhajan
Time
Continue silently for 12 minutes, then chant along with the music for 8 minutes. To end, inhale, exhale and immediately move into the next exercise.
Holding Hands
Posture: Sit with the group in a circle. Sit with chin in and chest out. Sit straight. Hold hands with one another. No hand should be single.
Eyes: Close your eyes. Concentrate at the soft-spot at the crown of the head, the 10th gate.
Breath: Breathe long and deep. Breathe consciously. Be steady. This meditation is done in silence.
“If you can concentrate on this point at the time of death, the scripture says you go straight to God. This is the time to prove to yourself that you and God are One. You can free yourself of all diseases at this time.” ~Yogi Bhajan
Time
Continue for 15 minutes, then inhale deep and release your hands. Exhale and immediately move into the next exercise.
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