Nithya kriya: Care For Bipolar Disorder
Description
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:
- KALYAANA ASANA
- BHUJANGI KARNA KUMBHAKA
- KURAKATA ASANA
- BHUYANGAMASANA KUMBHAKA
- KOORMA ASANA
- TRAATAKA KUMBHAKA
KALYAANA ASANA
JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSE 337-339
Dovu Haatha Pagaam Aane Tinako Godaa Neechai Thaanai |
Bahuri Paakhatyaa Baahari Lyaavai Punaha Yugati Aisai Thaharaavai ||337||
Bahuri Modi Pathaa Ne Aane Kari Parilyaayee Kaakasee Thaanai |
Dovoopaada Adhara Kari Raakhai Naasaaa Agra Drishti Ko Daakai ||338||
Pavana dhaaranaa sahita jo aasana saadhai theera |
Divasa saata saadhana kiyaa nrumala hoya sareera ||339||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
Sit in a squatting position
Bring the hands under the knees
Lock and catch hold of the feet
Raise the feet as much as you can
Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose
Be balanced and remian in this posture for a few seconds
IN KALYAANA ASANANEXT –
BHUJANGI KARNA KUMBHAKA
HATHA RATNAAVALI, CHAPTER 2, VERSE 32
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
Through the throat swallow the air
Hold the breath as long as possible judiciously
Through the throat expel the air again. Not through mouth.
Put your awareness on the throat and inhale through the throat, hold as long as you can
Then exhale through the throat itself
Do this 21 times
NEXT –
KURAKATA ASANA
JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 325 & 326
Dovu Haatha Paga Baahara Lyaavai Godaa Neecai Le Thaharaavai |
Aamhaam Saamhaam Aisai Karai Aapasa Mem Kohanee Pakaraim ||325||
Ubhai Haatha Kee Ubhai Kalaayee Godaakee Kaakhaam De Aayee |
Aisai Daavi Ukada Baisai Naasaa Agra Drishti Rahai Jaisai ||326||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
Sit in a sqautting position
Raise your knees
Insert the hands in between the thighs and calf muscles
Take hold of the opposite elbows with hands
Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose
Sit in this posture for 30 seconds
IN KURAKATA ASANA NEXT –
BHUYANGAMA KUMBHAKA
JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES: 487, 488, 489, 490
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
The tongue should be raised slightly and protruded little outside.
Inhale
Hold as long as possible judiciously
Exhale as slowly as possible
Do this 21 times
NEXT –
KOORMA ASANA
JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 348 & 349
Prathama Padama Aasana Ko Karai Godasamdhi Maahi Kari Dharai |
Tarapha Doosaree Kara Dovoo Aane Kohanyaa Upara Samdhi Le Thaane ||348||
Gudee Pache Dovuoo Kara Lyaavai Tahaam Aani Kaamkasee Karaavai |
Puna Lalaata Bhoo Upara Dharai Naasaa Agra Drishti Thira Karai ||349||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
First Sit in Padmaasana
Insert the hands in between thighs and calf muscles
Pull both hands up to elbows
Turn towards back and lock the fingers
Bend forward and touch the forehead on the floor
Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose
Remain in this pose 30 seconds
IN KOORMA ASANA, NEXT-
TRAATAKA KUMBHAKA
JOGA PRADEEPIKAA || VERSES 491 TO 493
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
Put your tongue on the upper palate and inhale through nose
Retain, and contract the throat and rest the chin on the chest
Hold as long as you can. Exhale slowly.
Do this 21 times
Relax. Sit for few seconds
END OF KRIYA