Meditation Guru and Liberation
What is the meaning and Concept of "GURU"?
Self-Realization is possible through the gift of guru. The term Guru is the remover of darkness:
- "GU" means darkness with ignorance.
- "RU" means light with Knowledge.
Their knowledge, experience, teaching ability, compassion and kindness is the key for attaining freedom, there is nothing more important than Guidance...
Mantra
Aum Bhur Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ॐ भूर्भु
Oh God, the Protector, the basis of all life, Who is self-existent, Who is free from all pains and Whose contact frees the soul from all troubles, Who pervades the Universe and sustains all, the Creator and Energizer of the whole Universe, the Giver of happiness, Who is worthy of acceptance, the most excellent, Who is Pure and the Purifier of all, let us embrace that very God, so that He may direct our mental faculties in the right direction.
"Subham Karoti Kalyanam Arogyam Dhana Sampadah Shatru Buddhi Vinashaya Dipa Jyotir Namostute"
शुभम करोति काल्याणम आरोग्यम धन सम्पदा |
शत्रु बुद्धि विनाशय दीप ज्योति नामोस्तुते ||
Meaning: The accurate meaning of the mantra is: "I fold my hands before the light that brings prosperity, auspiciousness, good health, abundance of wealth and destruction of the enemy's intellect". Here, Darkness symbolizes enemy's intellect and with the arrival of light, darkness disappears. Likewise, light (God's Grace) destroys darkness (enemy's intellect).
Kundalini means “coiled”
Divine energy starts from base of the spine and we are born with.
Kundalini as a tool to achieve a life full of lightness, joy, and boundless love. Through Kundalini Yoga, you will begin to not only become aware of the geometry of your body, but also see how this practice affects the energy, emotion, and motion in your body, quickly and efficiently.
Kundalini yoga is a form of yoga that involves chanting, singing, breathing exercises, and repetitive poses. Its purpose is to activate your Kundalini energy, or shakti. This is a spiritual energy that’s said to be located at the base of your spine. As Kundalini yoga awakens this energy, it’s supposed to enhance your awareness and help you move past your ego. Sometimes, the practice is also called “yoga of awareness.”
The term “Kundalini” comes from the Sanskrit word “kundal,” which means “circular.” It also refers to a coiled snake. And according to practitioners, Kundalini energy is like that coiled snake: It sits at the base of your spine, sleeping and unaroused.
Kundalini yoga consists of six main components, which are done in the following order:
- Opening chant. Every class begins with an opening chant, also known as tuning in.
- Pranayama or warmup. You’ll do breathing exercises, called pranayama, and sometimes also movements to stretch your spine. The goal of pranayama is to practice breath control.
- Kriya. A kriya is a sequence of postures, pranayama, mudras (hand positions), sounds, and meditation. The length and intensity of the kriya depends on your instructor.
- Relaxation. This allows your body and mind to absorb the effects of a kriya.
- Meditation. Your instructor guides you through meditation to cultivate awareness.
- Closing chant. The class ends with a closing chant.
We all have “locks” in our body where energy is stuck and we are no longer in flow with our mind–body connection, the universe, and our highest potential. Kundalini Yoga pulls the energy at the base of your spine up, all the way through the roof of your crown and outward so that energy can flow and create balance in your energy centers and chakras.
Kundalini yoga is practiced to activate this energy, which allows it to move up and through the chakras along your spine. In yoga, chakras are the seven energy centers in your body. They include:
- MULADHARA: root chakra
- SAWADISTHANA: sacral chakra
- MANIPURA: naval, or solar plexus, chakra
- AANATHA: heart chakra
- VISSUDHA: throat chakra
- AAGYA: third eye chakra
- BIDURPUDHA: crown chakra
As Kundalini energy rises, it’s believed to help balance these chakras and contribute to your spiritual wellness. With regular practice, Kundalini yoga is said to lead to spiritual enlightenment. This is called a “Kundalini awakening.”
Bliss Component
- Enjoy perfect health through pranic food, asana, pranayama, knowledge/ awareness
- Have a calm, peaceful,stable mind through meditation.
- Live harmoniously with one and all.
- Be happy for no reason.
Healthy (Physical/ Energy/ Mind/ Intellect/ Bliss) body which is aligned/ harmonic/ resonant with one-self/ universe, helping them to achieve Greatness/ Joy/ Success/ Peace/ Prosperity on a Individual/ Family/ Organization/ Cosmic level.
Following are the few known Headstand techniques:
1. Interlock Your Fingers And Position Your Arms <V-Shape>
- Bend knees underneath the hips Simultaneously wrists underneath the shoulders.
- Bring your forearms to the floor, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders.
- Interlock each hand around the opposite elbow to make sure that your elbows are on the correct distance apart <Upon adjust Release>
- Interlacing your fingers. Tuck the pinky that ended up on the bottom into the basket of your hand so that it doesn't get squashed.
- Place your Forehead on the ground in the Basket to prepare for headstand .
2. Head On The Floor
- Place the crown of your head on the floor.
- It's important to put the very top of the head down, neither too far back nor too Close.
- Both hands are there just to assure your stability however The back of your Head rests at the base of your thumbs.
3. Hip-Lift
- Lift your hips and straighten your legs
- Balance and breathe
- Walk your feet towards your head until your hips as close to over your shoulders as possible.
4. Leg-Lift-Off << Know your entire Muscles & Strength >>
- Now Your weight is all in your head and forearms.
- Core must be strong to keep you balanced. Follow OPTION "A" or "B"
- OPTION "A" Bend your knees. Draw one knee into your chest, lifting that foot from the floor. Then draw the other knee in. Both feet are now up. Balance here.
- OPTION "B" Keep your legs straight. Lift one leg straight up toward the ceiling. When that leg is in line with your torso, lift the other foot off the floor. Balance here.
- Movement should be very controlled. Slowly lift one leg at a time and Normal breathing.
5. Headstand <lift both legs>
- Once the knees are bent, slowly straighten them to vertical.
- If your legs are straight, slowly lift the bottom leg to meet the one that is already up.
- Once you get the legs up, reach through the balls of your feet. Press down strongly into your forearms.
- Hold for at least 3 breaths at first, working up to 5-10 breaths
- Withdraw with control. and resting in the child's pose.
Challange
You may also work your way slowly to this posture by joining this free 21-Day Yoga Challenge, especially if you’re new to yoga or haven’t practiced in a while. All that said, if you have a healthy neck and back and know this pose, here are my top ten health benefits of headstand!
Precaution
Before you begin, remember that while you are learning headstand, it is best to practice with a teacher until you find your bearing. This posture is healing, but only if you are doing it properly and safely. If you have any neck or back issues, you will most likely want to skip this posture until you are recovered. It is also commonly advised not to go upside-down if you are pregnant or on your moon cycle.
