{"key":"Editing_Nithya_kriya:_Care_For_Hot_Flashes_From_Menopause","title":"Editing Nithya kriya: Care For Hot Flashes From Menopause","type":"article","description":"Description DISCLAIMER: This technique is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment.","lastModified":"2019-05-05T22:36:56.000Z","url":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/wiki/Editing_Nithya_kriya:_Care_For_Hot_Flashes_From_Menopause","markdownUrl":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/wiki/Editing_Nithya_kriya:_Care_For_Hot_Flashes_From_Menopause.md","apiUrl":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/api/pages/Editing_Nithya_kriya:_Care_For_Hot_Flashes_From_Menopause","displayTitle":"Editing Nithya kriya: Care For Hot Flashes From Menopause","namespace":0,"language":"en","created":"2026-05-25T17:39:22.212Z","categories":[],"sections":[{"line":"Description","level":2,"anchor":"Description"},{"line":"Steps to be followed:","level":2,"anchor":"Steps_to_be_followed:"},{"line":"VAJRASANA","level":2,"anchor":"VAJRASANA"},{"line":"KARSHAKA KUMBHAKA","level":2,"anchor":"KARSHAKA_KUMBHAKA"},{"line":"SAMA KUMBHAKA","level":2,"anchor":"SAMA_KUMBHAKA"}],"infobox":null,"fields":null,"event":null,"leadImage":{"id":11741572,"url320":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/320/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Vajrasanam%20(g_u2_v12)%202_9.webp","url1080":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/1080/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Vajrasanam%20(g_u2_v12)%202_9.webp","original":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/orig/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Vajrasanam%20(g_u2_v12)%202_9.JPG","sourceUrl":null,"width":330,"height":219},"format":"blocks","content":{"version":1,"converter":2,"toc":true,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"Description","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Description"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"DISCLAIMER: This technique is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Individuals with any type of medical condition, the elderly, children below 14, women who are pregnant or suspect they may be pregnant are advised to seek professional medical advice before practicing this technique. Viewers who are not on two-way video conferencing are cautioned that they are practicing these techniques at their own risk."}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"Steps_to_be_followed:","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Steps to be followed:"}]},{"type":"list","ordered":false,"items":[[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"VAJRASANA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KARSHAKA KUMBHAKA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"SAMA KUMBHAKA"}]}]]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"VAJRASANA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"VAJRASANA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE 112"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Janghaabhyaam Vajravath Kruthvaa Gudha-Paarshve Padhaavubhau |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Vajraasanam Bhavedethath Yoginaam Siddhidaayakam ||2.12||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Having hardened the thighs like steel, and placing both the legs on the sides of the anus is called Vajrasana, which gives great extraordinary powers."}]},{"type":"image","align":"left","imageId":11741572,"src":"http://www.nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Vajrasanam%20%28g_u2_v12%29%202_9.JPG","alt":"Paschimottama Asana","width":400},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"With knees, ankles and big toes touching the ground, stand on a kneeling position."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Sit erect with the heels under your buttocks"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Erect in this asana 30 seconds"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN VAJRASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"KARSHAKA_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KARSHAKA KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KARSHAKA KUMBHAKA is of two types –"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"a) UTKARSHAKA KUMBHAKA","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"b) APAKARSHAKA KUMBHAKA","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"In Utkarshaka we have to inhale by holding the nose at the root whereas in Apakarshaka we have to hold the nose partially."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"UTKARSHAKA KUMBHAKA","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATI, VERSE 101 (Less)"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Naasaamoolam Mudrayitvaa Thadahagre Rechapoorakau |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kuryaath Uthkarshakam Kumbham Svayam Uktaha Svayambhunaa ||101||"}]},{"type":"preformatted","text":"TRANSLATION","style":"verse"},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The inhalation and exhalation should be performed after holding the nose at its root. This is Uthkarshaka Kumbhaka uttered by the Svayambhu Shiva."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Inhale completly and hold the nose at its root (Where the nose bone starts)"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Now inhale and exhale internally."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this as long as possible."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"When you can't hold any more exhale slowly"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this 21 times"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN VAJRASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"APAKARSHAKA KUMBHAKA","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATI, VERSE 102"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Ghraanaardham Mudrayitvaadho-Bhaage Yadhrecha-Poorakau |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kuryaath Sa Brahmanaa Prokthaha Kumbhako Hyapakarshakaha ||102||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"One should perform the Apakarshaka Kumbhaka which is performing inhalation and exhalation with holding the nostrils partially as explained by Lord Brahma."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Close the nostrils partially"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Now inhale"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hold as long as you can judiciously"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Close the nostrils partially and exhale as slowly as you can"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this 21 times"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN VAJRASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"SAMA_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"SAMA KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATI, VERSE 99"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Aarekapooraa-Manasaa Naabhyaadhaashugam Dhruthihi |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Samaha Kumbho Bhagavathaa Prokthaha ShreeChandramoulinaa ||99||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Mentally holding the breath in places like navel without actually inhaling and exhaling is called Sama Kumbhaka by Sri Chandramouli Shiva."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Stop inahling and exhaling"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hold the breath as such"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Mentally retain the breath in throat"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"When you cannot hold any more relax"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this for 11 minutes"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"END OF KRIYA","marks":["bold"]}]}]},"images":{"11741572":{"id":11741572,"url320":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/320/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Vajrasanam%20(g_u2_v12)%202_9.webp","url1080":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/1080/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Vajrasanam%20(g_u2_v12)%202_9.webp","original":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/orig/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Vajrasanam%20(g_u2_v12)%202_9.JPG","sourceUrl":"https://nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Vajrasanam%20%28g_u2_v12%29%202_9.JPG","width":330,"height":219}}}