Mind and Emotion
Before you can be boundless in the ether, you must be rooted in the earth. This kriya does its work in the pelvis, the lower seat of balance for the whole torso, opening and aligning the structure that holds you so the female pelvis in particular, whose bones are not fused, does not lock into the chronic tension that breeds sciatica and menstrual disorder, and in men, impotency. You set the foundation in the body first. Then the meditation lifts you through the Tenth Gate into Infinity, where you feel yourself expand beyond time and space into total peace and joy.
Pose 1
Spinal Twist Variation. Sit in Easy Pose and interlock the hands behind the neck at the hairline. Keep the upper arms parallel to the ground. Inhale and twist to the left, exhale and twist to the right. Continue at a medium pace for 3 minutes.
Pose 2
Yoga Mudra. Sit in Easy Pose with the hands interlocked at the base of the spine. Begin Breath of Fire, alternating between this posture and Yoga Mudra for 2 minutes. Move at a steady pace in coordination with the breath.
Pose 3
Come up into Back Platform Pose with the head dropped back. Then lower the buttocks to the floor and bring the head straight, in line with the spine. Build a steady rhythm alternating between these two positions with Breath of Fire for 1 to 1,5 minutes. This builds the strength and flexibility of the pelvic area and releases the pelvis if it is locked.
Pose 4
Squat in Crow Pose and extend the hands straight in front, parallel to the floor, palms facing down. Inhale and stand up, exhale and squat down. Repeat the cycle 26 times.
Pose 5
Front Bends. Stand up with the legs shoulder width apart. Extend the arms above the head, palms facing forward. Inhale and stretch back as far as possible. Exhale and bend forward to touch the floor. Repeat the cycle 26 times.
Pose 6
Side Stretch. Stand up straight and extend the arms above the head. Inhale and bend to the left, then exhale and bend to the right. Repeat the cycle 26 times. Then relax the arms.
Pose 7
Rhythmic Kick. Remain standing. Place the hands on the waist and kick alternate legs forward, keeping the legs straight. With each kick, chant HAR, placing the tip of the tongue on the palate on the "r" sound. Kick rapidly once per second for 3 minutes. A steady, rhythmic Har recording works well with this. Then Meditation for the Tenth Gate, to Experience Your Boundlessness. Sit in Easy Pose with the spine pulled up straight, chin pressed down lightly. Place the hands in the lap, palms facing up, the right palm resting in the left, the pads of the thumbs touching. Focus the eyes upward and guide the attention to the top center of the head, the Tenth Gate (Crown Chakra). Mentally say the mantra HAR HAR