This series of exercises uses the eyes and eye pressure to create different states of consciousness. Each eye position alters the brain frequencies and the way thoughts are transformed in the mind. This kriya brings deep relaxation and calmness. It causes the tension in all the eye muscles to relax so that abnormal vision can decrease. The eyes are keys to entering the vision of the inner world as well as the outer world.
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.
Lean Back
Posture: Stretch the legs out straight in front and place the hands behind the hips; lean back into a 60-degree angle.
Eyes: With the head in a neutral position, roll the eyes up and back looking through the top of the head. Meditate.
Breath: After 6 – 9 minutes begin Long Deep Breathing.
Time
Continue for 30 seconds. Then suspend the breath for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Exhale.
Bear Grip
Posture: Sit in Easy Pose.
Mudra: Apply Bear Grip in front of the chest, with the left palm facing out and the right palm facing in; hook the fingers together.
Eyes and Focus: Press your eyes up slightly and meditate through the Brow Point for 3 minutes. Then begin to mentally project a beam of light from the brow out to infinity.
Time
Continue for 8 minutes. Then inhale and exhale deeply a few times. Inhale and suspend the breath for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Exhale.
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