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Agnisar Kriya also known as activating the digestive fire is a powerful Kriya to boost metabolism, digestion and burn fat. It is also called as cleansing by the essence of fire.
Introduction Nachiketa is the main protagonist of this story. This story is from Katha Upanishad. The meaning of the name Nachiketa is the one who does not let his energy be lost in an endless loop. This story tells the secret to immortality. It is the story of a boy who dared to ask death … Read more
Before understanding the left hand of tantra, it is important to explain the two traditional ways in yoga for enlightenment. Yoga has two paths for self-realization or enlightenment: Path of direct awareness – formless meditation on the self for direct realization Path of technique – path involving techniques and rituals for gradual realization of the … Read more
Vajra means a ‘thunderbolt’ or a ‘lightning.’ In the context of yoga, it refers to the vajra nadi that regulates the urogenital system. Vajra Nadi is also considered to be the flow of energy within the spinal column that governs the sexual systems of the body. It can be said that it is responsible for … Read more
Matsyendra also known as Mastsyendranath or Minapa, is believed to live in the early 10th century. He was a prominent promoter of Hatha Yoga (a major branch of yoga) and is credited as the guru of Gorakhnath who was the founder of the Nath Sampradaya (sect) of Yogis. Gorakhnath later became the teacher of Swatmarama, … Read more
Different yogic texts have different opinions on the practice of amaroli kriya. Hatha Yoga Pradipika in accordance with the Khandakapalika sect (a Shaiva sect) considers amaroli as the practice of drinking the midstream of urine. However, Shiva Samhita mentions that amaroli is the practice of withdrawing the seminal fluid by the male from the female … Read more
Shambhavi Mudra or Shambhavi Kriya or Shambhavi Mahamudra is also known as bhrumadhya drishti, i.e., gazing at the eyebrow centre. The word Shambhavi here denotes the creative potential of consciousness. In yogic literature, Shiva is called Shambu, and Shambhavi is used to stir or awaken that Shambu. Shiva or Shambu is synonymous with supra-consciousness, heightened … Read more
Chapter Four of Hatha Yoga Pradipika is on the topic of Samadhi. It opens with its first verse praising Lord Shiva. Its 42nd verse talks about Shiva lingam. As we all know Shiva lingam is considered to be a symbol for many things. First, let’s understand the definition of the word: Definition Lingam is a … Read more
Soma rasa is called as drink of Gods [1]. Drinking it, one becomes immortal and soul is purified of past Karma. It is said to be Amrita or elixir of life. It has been mentioned in Vedas and Bhagavad Gita [2]. Some say it is mixture of honey and herbal plants. While some say it is … Read more
In the previous article, we have described the basics of Khechari mudra & its benefits. In this article, we’ll learn more about this mysterious mudra and its working principles. Besides all the allegorical praise that we offered in reverence to Khechari mudra previously, it is a highly important technique for the practice of the more … Read more