{"key":"Nithya_kriya:_Care_For_Austism","title":"Nithya kriya: Care For Austism","type":"article","description":"Description DISCLAIMER: This technique is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment.","lastModified":"2019-04-15T00:47:46.000Z","url":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/wiki/Nithya_kriya:_Care_For_Austism","markdownUrl":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/wiki/Nithya_kriya:_Care_For_Austism.md","apiUrl":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/api/pages/Nithya_kriya:_Care_For_Austism","displayTitle":"Nithya kriya: Care For Austism","namespace":0,"language":"en","created":"2026-05-25T17:39:06.237Z","categories":[{"key":"Nithya_Kriyas","title":"Nithya Kriyas","url":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/wiki/Category:Nithya_Kriyas","markdownUrl":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/wiki/Category:Nithya_Kriyas.md","apiUrl":"https://nithyanandapedia.org/api/categories/Nithya_Kriyas"}],"sections":[{"line":"Description","level":2,"anchor":"Description"},{"line":"Steps to be followed:","level":2,"anchor":"Steps_to_be_followed:"},{"line":"BISHISTA ASANA","level":2,"anchor":"BISHISTA_ASANA"},{"line":"ANTAH KUMBHAKA","level":2,"anchor":"ANTAH_KUMBHAKA"},{"line":"BAHIH KUMBHKA","level":2,"anchor":"BAHIH_KUMBHKA"},{"line":"BODHASHOKA ASANA","level":2,"anchor":"BODHASHOKA_ASANA"},{"line":"PRAKRITHI KUMBHAKA","level":2,"anchor":"PRAKRITHI_KUMBHAKA"},{"line":"NAAGA KUMBHAKA","level":2,"anchor":"NAAGA_KUMBHAKA"},{"line":"KOORMA KUMBHAKA","level":2,"anchor":"KOORMA_KUMBHAKA"}],"infobox":null,"fields":null,"event":null,"leadImage":{"id":11741428,"url320":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/320/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Bishistasana%20yo.ma_.sa%20v67.webp","url1080":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/1080/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Bishistasana%20yo.ma_.sa%20v67.webp","original":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/orig/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Bishistasana%20yo.ma_.sa%20v67.JPG","sourceUrl":null,"width":705,"height":468},"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":"BISHISTA ASANA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"ANTAH KUMBHAKA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"BAHIH KUMBHAKA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"BODHASHOKA ASANA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"PRAKRITHI KUMBHAKA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"NAAGA KUMBHAKA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KOORMA KUMBHAKA"}]}]]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"BISHISTA_ASANA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"BISHISTA ASANA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"YOGAASANA MAALAA SACHITRA, VERSE, 67"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Dovu Pagathalee Jodee Sampoota Karai |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Haatha Dovu Pagaa Bichi Aani Thalai Kari"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Baarai Lyaayee Kahoonyaa"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Maahilee Sandhi Raashai |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Peechai Dovu Haathaa Kee Kaagazee"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Karee Paga Unchaayee Kaakasee Sashaa Paree Raashai |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Paga Lalaata Modi Jyu Lagavai Drishti Naasaa Agra |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Aasana Kauguna Pavana Samaahita Hoyi || 67 ||"}]},{"type":"image","align":"left","imageId":11741428,"src":"http://www.nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Bishistasana%20yo.ma_.sa%20v67.JPG","alt":"Bishistasana%20yo.ma_.sa%20v67.JPG"},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Sit with legs stretched"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Place both feet together holding the soles close to one another"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Place your arms below the legs"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Raise both the legs upwards"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Bring the feet over your face"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Interlock the fingers"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Keep the palms upon the forehead"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Keep your gaze on the tip of your nose"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Be in this posture for 30 seconds"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN BISHISTA ASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"ANTAH_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"ANTAH KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 28"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Sushumnaanthargatham Thasyaam"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Nirvikalpena Chethasaa |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Dhaarayeth Maarutham Yogee"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"So’nthah-Kumbhash-Shivodhithaha ||28||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Without any mental distractions or in other words being completely unclutched the Yogi should hold the breath in the Sushumna – the path of Kundalini along the spine. This is called the Antah Kumbhaka as explained by Lord Shiva."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Close your eyes. Unclutch"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Inhale and hold the breath inside"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Be in the unclutched state"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Exhale slowly and open your eyes and relax"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Breath two or three times normally"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this 21 times"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN BISHISTA ASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"BAHIH_KUMBHKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"BAHIH KUMBHKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Baahyaakaashe Kramena Yath |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Dhaarayeth Prayatho Yogee"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Bahih-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahir Kumbhaka."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Exhale slowly and completely"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"When you can't hold anymore, relax and inhale slowly"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this 21 times"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"BODHASHOKA_ASANA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"BODHASHOKA ASANA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 220-222"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Dovu Pagathalee Bhooparee Dharai"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kora Maamhilee Aise Karai |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kora Milaayee Ukada Baise"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Janghaa Chaathee Agra Nivese ||220||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Chyabooka Godaa Upari Karai Naasaadrishti Achala Le Dharai |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Bhujaa Parasapara Pakade Doyee"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Khavaam Laaganee Katin Ju Soyee ||221||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Bahuri Ubhai Bhuja Keeju Kalaayee"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kalaa Godaa Agra Dharai Lagaayee |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Yo Aasana Chadathau Ju Karaavai"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Mrigee Aavathee Kadhe Na Aavai 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NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"PRAKRITHI_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"PRAKRITHI KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 70"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Vaanvithena-Aashugam Karshan Kurvanthoochcha’tharam Svanam |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Dhaarayeth Cheth Udhaanasya"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Prakruthih Kumbhakas-Smruthaha || 70 ||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]},{"type":"text","text":" One should suck in air quickly with a lound sound of the bija mantra “VA” and retain the breath. this is called Prakrithi Kumbhaka."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"As you chant the bija mantra “VA” loudly, suck in the air"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"After you are full, hold the breath as long as you can"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Then slowly exhale normally through the nose"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this 21 times"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"P.S: If you have Hypertension, Hernia or if you are Pregnant do not hold the breath"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN BODHASHOKA ASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"NAAGA_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"NAAGA KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSES 77-78"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Odhana-Graasavath-Vaayum"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kantena-Aapoorayeth Shanaihi |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Tham Rodhayeth Yathaa-Kaalam"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Badhvaa Jaalandharam Dhrudam ||77||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kantena Rechanam Kuryaath"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Naaga Kumbhaha Shivodithaha |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kshudhaam Jayeth Pipaasaam Cha"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Phalamasya Sameeritham || 78 ||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]},{"type":"text","text":" One should fill the air slowly into the throat like swalowing a morsel of rice and should retain it for maximum possible time, with firm application of Jalandhara Bandha (explained below) and then should exhale it from the throat. This is Naga Kumbhaka explained by Shiva. By this practice one is able to win over hunger and thirst."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Swallow the air little by little as if eating rice morsel by morsel"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"One you are full, immediately contract the throat with Jalandhara Bandha"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Place the chin on the chest and lock the throat"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hold the breath in this posture as long as possible, judiciously"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Then release the lock, and exhale slowly from the throat"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this 21 times"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN BODHASHOKA ASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"KOORMA_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KOORMA KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 79"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Nimeelon’meelane Thyakthvaa"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Peete Kaashtam Iva Sthithihi |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Nethrayoshcha Shareerasya"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Koormakumbhas-Sa Uchyathe ||79||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]},{"type":"text","text":" Having stopped the blinking of eyes, (the kumbhka that happens) when the eye balls and body are perfectly steady without any movements, like a log of wood, is called Kurma Kumbhaka."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Continue to be seated in the same posture Fix your sight at one point and stare continuously Do not blink your eyes Put your awareness on the nose (This creates certain awareness and cleanses parts inside your brain.Naturally your breath intake and exhalation level will come down and the Kumbhaka – holding of the breath will happen.) 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