This kriya works to improve the skin by removing the effects of long-term anger and stress through adjustment of the metabolism. Stress and anger affect the skin. Inner anger can make you accomplish a lot, but if you are angry and blaming, then this anger will keep you in a state of low self-esteem. This creates long-term stress which dulls the mind, makes life boring, and takes away your happiness.
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.
Knee Bends
Posture: Sit with the legs stretched out in front, arms at the sides.
Movement: Keeping the heels on the ground, bend and raise the left knee. As you lower the left knee, bend and raise the right knee, so that you alternately move the knees up and down.
Time
Continue for 3 minutes.
Knee Bends with Arms
Posture: Stretch the arms straight out in front, palms facing down.
Movement: Continue the same leg motion as in Exercise 1. Begin alternately moving the arms up and down, coordinating with the leg motion, so that the left knee and arm move together, and the right knee and arm move together. Move at a speed of 5 times per second, or faster, and try to create a sweat.
Time
Continue for 15 minutes.
Access the complete practice
To view full instructions, images, and additional details for this practice, please log in or join our community.
✨ See Premium Member Benefits
- Full access to all practice instructions
- Exercise timers
- Practice notes & testimonials
- Solstice discounts and course offers
- Exclusive PDFs & mantra music (coming soon)