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• Kriya for Self-Reliance

The first duty of the spiritual teacher is to develop self-radiance in his students. This is essential because when the truth of the teachings are tested, who gets tested? The students! The group must be unshakeable and this can only exist if there is a self-radiance in Truth. The group must have a clear and powerful radiance. This radiance is blocked by fears. Fear comes with dependence. The only dependence that is acceptable is complete dependence on Guru and wisdom for that will lead to self-reliance, and that will vanish all the fears. If your self-reliance is strong, you are protected and those that are with you are protected.

This series provokes the self-reliance and energizes several physical areas of the body. Exercise 1 sets the balance in the aura between north and south. It also puts a pressure on the liver to clean the body and increase courage. Exercises 2 and 3 open the Heart Center's energy of compassion and surrender to infinite wisdom. Exercise 4 works on the liver and Exercise 5 on the sexual energy. The last exercise is a meditation that can be extended to 31 minutes. When turning to the right, you are representing yourself as a unit identity of Truth. When turning to the left, your reliance is focused on the infinite wisdom. Reliance on Wahe Guru brings self-reliance as a unit in Sat Naam.

1. Leg Lift and Stretch

Long Hold (11 minutes) Sit with spine erect and legs extended straight out in front. The arms are forward, parallel to the ground. Inhale and lean back into a 60 degree angle; suspend the breath and lift both legs up as high as possible. Hold the breath as long as possible and then exhale, letting the legs down and bend forward grasping the toes. Pull firmly on the toes and hold this position with normal breathing. Repeat Short Holds (3 to 4 reps) Take several deep breaths, then inhale and lean back 60 degrees and repeat the first part of the exercise, suspending the breath, lifting both legs as high as possible. Hold the breath as long as possible and then exhale, letting the legs down and bend forward grasping the toes. Repeat.

2. Spine Flex - Rock Pose

Comments: When chanting Sat Naam, the sound will be like a snake.

Spine Flex (8 minutes) Sit on the heels and place the palms on the thighs. Using the mantra Sat Naam, whisper powerfully the sound Sat while flexing the spine forward, and Naam while flexing backward. Continue the spine flex at a medium pace. To End Inhale and exhale 4 times. Relax. Mantra Sat Naam

3. Prayer Pose

Prayer Pose (10 minutes) Sit straight with palms together and thumbs crossed. Press the hands firmly together, putting pressure at the center of the chest. Bring the entire weight of the upper body into the hands and concentrate all the mental energy at the root of the nose. Meditate in this pose.

4. Sufi Grind - Side to Side

Sufi Grind (3 minutes) Sit straight. Move the waist from side to side in a regular rhythm.

5. Spine Flex - Easy Pose

Comments: In this exercise, concentrate on the forward motion a little more than the backward motion so that each flex puts a slight pressure on the sex organs.

Spine Flex (3 minutes) Sit in Easy Pose. Begin a rapid spine flex holding the ankles. To End Relax the body completely.

6. Meditation

Comments: This exercise is a meditation that can be extended to 31 minutes.

Meditation (11 minutes to 31 minutes) Sit erect with hands in Gyan Mudra. Concentrate at the root of the nose and turn the head over the right shoulder and chant Sat Naam. Turn the head over the left shoulder and chant Wahe Guru. Continue in a steady rhythm. Eye Focus Root of the Nose Mudra Gyan Mudra Mantra Sat Naam Wahe Guru