Nithya kriya: Care For Austism
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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.
Steps to be followed:
- BISHISTA ASANA
- ANTAH KUMBHAKA
- BAHIH KUMBHAKA
- BODHASHOKA ASANA
- PRAKRITHI KUMBHAKA
- NAAGA KUMBHAKA
- KOORMA KUMBHAKA
BISHISTA ASANA
YOGAASANA MAALAA SACHITRA, VERSE, 67
Dovu Pagathalee Jodee Sampoota Karai |
Haatha Dovu Pagaa Bichi Aani Thalai Kari
Baarai Lyaayee Kahoonyaa
Maahilee Sandhi Raashai |
Peechai Dovu Haathaa Kee Kaagazee
Karee Paga Unchaayee Kaakasee Sashaa Paree Raashai |
Paga Lalaata Modi Jyu Lagavai Drishti Naasaa Agra |
Aasana Kauguna Pavana Samaahita Hoyi || 67 ||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
Sit with legs stretched
Place both feet together holding the soles close to one another
Place your arms below the legs
Raise both the legs upwards
Bring the feet over your face
Interlock the fingers
Keep the palms upon the forehead
Keep your gaze on the tip of your nose
Be in this posture for 30 seconds
IN BISHISTA ASANA, NEXT-
ANTAH KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 28
Sushumnaanthargatham Thasyaam
Nirvikalpena Chethasaa |
Dhaarayeth Maarutham Yogee
So’nthah-Kumbhash-Shivodhithaha ||28||
TRANSLATION
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.
TECHNIQUE
Close your eyes. Unclutch
Inhale and hold the breath inside
Be in the unclutched state
Exhale slowly and open your eyes and relax
Breath two or three times normally
Do this 21 times
IN BISHISTA ASANA, NEXT-
BAHIH KUMBHKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31
Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum
Baahyaakaashe Kramena Yath |
Dhaarayeth Prayatho Yogee
Bahih-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
TRANSLATION
A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahir Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
Exhale slowly and completely
retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
When you can't hold anymore, relax and inhale slowly
Do this 21 times
NEXT-
BODHASHOKA ASANA
JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 220-222
Dovu Pagathalee Bhooparee Dharai
Kora Maamhilee Aise Karai |
Kora Milaayee Ukada Baise
Janghaa Chaathee Agra Nivese ||220||
Chyabooka Godaa Upari Karai Naasaadrishti Achala Le Dharai |
Bhujaa Parasapara Pakade Doyee
Khavaam Laaganee Katin Ju Soyee ||221||
Bahuri Ubhai Bhuja Keeju Kalaayee
Kalaa Godaa Agra Dharai Lagaayee |
Yo Aasana Chadathau Ju Karaavai
Mrigee Aavathee Kadhe Na Aavai ||222||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
Sit in a squatting position
Hold the knees close to the chest
Cross the arms and hold the knees
Place the chin on the knees
Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose
Be in this posture for 30 seconds
IN BODHASHOKA ASANA , NEXT-
PRAKRITHI KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 70
Vaanvithena-Aashugam Karshan Kurvanthoochcha’tharam Svanam |
Dhaarayeth Cheth Udhaanasya
Prakruthih Kumbhakas-Smruthaha || 70 ||
TRANSLATION One should suck in air quickly with a lound sound of the bija mantra “VA” and retain the breath. this is called Prakrithi Kumbhaka.
TECHNIQUE
As you chant the bija mantra “VA” loudly, suck in the air
After you are full, hold the breath as long as you can
Then slowly exhale normally through the nose
Do this 21 times
P.S: If you have Hypertension, Hernia or if you are Pregnant do not hold the breath
IN BODHASHOKA ASANA, NEXT-
NAAGA KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSES 77-78
Odhana-Graasavath-Vaayum
Kantena-Aapoorayeth Shanaihi |
Tham Rodhayeth Yathaa-Kaalam
Badhvaa Jaalandharam Dhrudam ||77||
Kantena Rechanam Kuryaath
Naaga Kumbhaha Shivodithaha |
Kshudhaam Jayeth Pipaasaam Cha
Phalamasya Sameeritham || 78 ||
TRANSLATION 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.
TECHNIQUE
Swallow the air little by little as if eating rice morsel by morsel
One you are full, immediately contract the throat with Jalandhara Bandha
Place the chin on the chest and lock the throat
Hold the breath in this posture as long as possible, judiciously
Then release the lock, and exhale slowly from the throat
Do this 21 times
IN BODHASHOKA ASANA, NEXT-
KOORMA KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 79
Nimeelon’meelane Thyakthvaa
Peete Kaashtam Iva Sthithihi |
Nethrayoshcha Shareerasya
Koormakumbhas-Sa Uchyathe ||79||
TRANSLATION 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.
TECHNIQUE
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.) When you can’t hold the breath anymore, relax Do this 21 times
END OF KRIYA