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Do you have issues with your stomach? Whether you have a digestion problem or simply want to tone up, the following kriya is a tool you can use. You don’t have to be a Kundalini Yoga pro to get this exercise set right. Read on to learn how to do it.
Benefits of this Kriya
- Strengthens your stomach muscles
- Tones your upper body area
- Helps to ease difficult digestion
- Gets rid of stomach-related issues
How to do this Kriya
Before you get started with this five-step kriya, consider where you would like to practice. It is smart to be in a quiet place in which you will not be disturbed at any point.
Step 1: Leg Lifts
To get started with this Kundalini Yoga kriya, the first step is leg lifts. You will be engaging both of your legs for this exercise. Lay down a quality yoga mat before you get started.
Bring your legs and even your heels together. When you are ready to begin, lift up both of your legs to a 90-degree angle. Breathe in deeply through your mouth.
Next, lower your legs back to the mat. As you do so, breathe out through your nose. Make sure that your legs are straight throughout this exercise. Continue for three minutes.
Step 2: Rock Pose to Kneeling
While still on the yoga mat, move swiftly into Rock Pose. That means sitting on your heels with your hands on your shoulders.
From that starting position, move your body up to kneeling position. Breathe in through your mouth as you do so. Next, return to Rock Pose and breathe out through your nose.
Keep going with this exercise for three and a half minutes.
Step 3: Surfi Grind
Start by sitting in Easy Pose, or whatever seated position suits you. Bring your hands onto your knees in front of you. Move your spine in wide circular motions.
Your shoulders and head should stay in one place while you do this. You need to continue with this exercise for three and a half minutes. The more powerful your movements, the bigger the effect will be on your stomach muscles.
Step 4: Yoga Mudra
Stay in your seated position. Bring your hands behind your back and apply the Venus Lock. This mudra helps you to boost your concentration levels too.
Breathe in through your mouth as you move forward. You should touch your forehead to the ground and lift your arms up toward the sky.
Breathe out through your nose and return back to Easy Pose, or your seated position. This creates a balance of energy. Continue going up and down for three minutes.
Step 5: Gong Meditation
When you have followed all of the above steps, the last one is the gong meditation. Lie on your back in Corpse Pose and focus your attention on your navel point. You may choose to listen to the gong as you meditate. Continue for seven minutes.
When you are ready to bring the kriya to an end, roll both of your hands and feet. Draw your knees up to your chest and roll along your spine. Finish and relax.
The Takeaway
The five-step kriya is easy for both beginners and yogic masters. No matter where you are in your personal journey, you should find that this takes no time to learn. Set aside less than 30 minutes to give it a go for yourself.
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