Pituitary Gland Series: The pituitary gland is known as the master gland in yogic anatomy. It regulates all the glands of the body and is associated with the 6th body, the Arcline, and the 6th chakra, known as the Third Eye. It is said that when the pituitary gland is balanced through yoga and meditation, the body comes into harmony with the soul.
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.
Lunge Stretch Right
Posture: Bend the right knee, with the right foot flat on the floor. Extend the left leg straight back and place the hands on the floor for balance. Arch the head back and hold the position.
Breath: Long Deep Breathing for 1 minute, then begin Breath of Fire for 2 minutes.
Time
3 minutes total.
Lunge Stretch Rest - Right
Posture: From the Lunge Stretch Right position, bring the right knee down to the floor, and bend the torso to rest over the thigh. Place the forehead on the floor, stretch the left leg all the way back, and rest the arms by the sides, palms up.
Breath: Long Deep Breathing.
Time
Continue for 3 minutes.
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