This easy exercise series, the Kriya for Metabolism and Relaxation, helps to release nervous tension. It uses pranayam to work on the upper triangle of chakras and the balance of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Deep relaxation is a must for physical and mental health.
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.
Arm Pumps
This exercise works on the metabolism by stimulating the thyroid and parathyroid glands. This position also aids in digestion.
Posture: Sit on your heels. Interlock the fingers of both hands in Venus Lock and extend the arms straight out, parallel to the ground.
Breath & Movement: Inhale deeply and suspend the breath. Pump the arms 3 times, rapidly raising the arms straight up overhead and then lowering them to the original position. Then exhale, with the arms parallel.
Time
Continue for 1 – 2 minutes. Then begin pumping the arms 10 times on each inhalation. Continue for 1 – 2 more minutes.
Leg Lift
This exercise works on the Navel Point and aids in digestion.
Posture: Lie on the back. Place the hands in Venus Lock, fingers interlaced, behind the neck.
Breath & Movement: Inhale and raise the left leg up to a height of 2 feet, keep the leg straight and point the toes. Continue with long, deep breathing.
Time
Continue for 1 – 2 minutes. Then switch legs and raise only the right leg up to 2 feet. Hold with long, deepbreathing for 1 – 2 minutes, then relax.
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