Kirtan Kriya

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by Hari Das

Before you begin🙏

Begin every Kundalini Yoga and Meditation practice by chanting the mantra: ONGNAMO, GURU DEV NAMO. “Tuning in” assists you to align yourself with the frequency of the Infinite Self and quiet your mind. This mantra is “God’s telephone number.” Chanting ONG NAMO opens your heart and connects you with the Subtle Body of Yogi Bhajan and the “Golden Chain” of the past Masters of Kundalini Yoga.
Chant it three times to cover your past, present, and future.

Position: Sit in easy pose. Press your palms firmly against each other in front of your chest. The sides of your thumbs press on the center of the sternum, which activates your “Mind Nerve,” calming your mind. Tips of the fingers are pointing up. The forearms are parallel to the floor. Close your eyes and focus at the Third Eye Point. Inhale and exhale a few times before starting. To begin, inhale deeply and chant on one breath: ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO. Repeat two more times. Inhale and exhale. Relax.

Mantra: ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO
When you chant this mantra, ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO, let it vibrate in your being: “I call upon the Infinite Creator who created me. I call upon the Divine Giver of wisdom.”

ONG means the Infinite Creative Energy in manifestation.
NAMO means reverent greetings; to call upon.
GURU is the giver of wisdom. GURU is the technology which takes one from darkness (GU) to light (RU).
DEV means divine or transparent.
NAMO means reverent greetings; to call upon.

End your practice by chanting one long Sat and a short Nam… Saaaat Naaam 🙏 this seals your practice 💚

The meditation:- Kirtan Kriya, a profound meditation practice taught by Yogi Bhajan, involves chanting the mantra “Sa Ta Na Ma” while performing specific hand movements.

To begin, sit comfortably with a straight spine, either in a cross-legged position or on a chair.

Mudra: Place the hands in Gyan Mudra (thumb touching index finger) resting on the knees. Close your eyes and mentally focus on the mantra: “Sa” (truth), “Ta” (life), “Na” (death), and “Ma” (rebirth). With each repetition of the mantra, touch the thumb to the corresponding finger: “Sa” (index finger), “Ta” (middle finger), “Na” (ring finger), and “Ma” (little finger). (Then start again at the thumb & index finger etc)

Visualisation :

visualise the sound flowing in through the top of your head and out the middle of your forehead in an L shape.

Chant audibly for 2 minutes, whisper for 2 minutes, silently repeat for 4 minutes, whisper for 2 minutes, and chant audibly for 2 minutes. Continue for a total of 11-31 minutes. The video below will assist your practice.

Maintain a gentle rhythm and focus on the sound vibrations and hand movements.

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To end: take a deep breath in & hold.. raise the arms above the head and shake them vigorously .. exhale.. repeat two more times..then relax 💚

Benefits:- Kirtan Kriya improves cognitive function, reduces stress, and enhances mental clarity.

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Hari Das

Hari Das also known as Mary-Anne teaches both Kundalini and Hatha Yoga in Baulkham Hills (Norwest, Sydney), NSW, Australia. Hari Das is Mary-Anne's spiritual name. Hari Das facilitats Yoga Classes, Workshops, Retreats and is a qualified Reiki Master who practices Sat Nam Rasayan, a Kundalini Healing modality. Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness, was brought to the west by Yogi Bhajan in 1968. Yogi Bhajan taught that, through the practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, your glandular and nervous systems are stimulated, and your capacity for creative potential is heightened. Hatha Yoga is traditional Yoga which improves flexibilty, increases strength, heightens awareness and brings clarity. Alignment and Breathing are strong parts of the teaching style. Variations of postures are offered for all levels of practise.