by
Paul
Benhaim
forceful as possible. You will automatically breathe in. Immediately
on your next out breath, breathe twice as powerfully as before.
Again, extend the final out breath. The last out breath is a final
power extended breath out through the nostrils.
If you feel slightly dizzy, do not worry. This is a sign that
your body is starting to clear away toxins.
One deep flared nostril breath using the diaphragm is
equal to three shallow chest breaths. A breath through the right
nostril prepares the body for action. A breath through the left
nostril means the body is passive and ready for mental functions.
Your body alternates nostrils naturally every two hours. Keep both
nostrils clear and unpolluted by laying down on the side of the
clear muscle and breathe deeply. Alternately clean your nasal
passage with a 'neti' or nasal douche by using two cups of warm
water to 1/2 teaspoon of salt. With your head sideways, rinse in
one nostril and out the other.
Kirtan
Kriya
The Kirtan Kriya meditation for creativity is best practiced after a
10 minute silent meditation or preferred relaxation technique.
This kriya involves the chanting of the primal sounds that
signify the stages of life. They are: Sa, which means birth, infinity,
or cosmos; Ta, which means life, or existence; Na, which means
death, or completion and Ma, which means rebirth.
Say each of these words repeatedly in order: Sa Ta Na
Ma. The 'a' in these words is pronounced as a soft a, or 'aah'.
While sitting with your spine straight, but not too rigid:
Chant in your normal voice for two minutes